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OU55 DPZ

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,546 mi
Last recorded44,546 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 DPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 44,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,102 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 30,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,972 miles

Front Tyre on 1.6MM

Fail 8 Jun 2016 29,963 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both Front (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre on 1.6MM

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,204 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,336 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,200 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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OU55 DPZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 20,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU55 DPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU55 DPZ registered?

OU55 DPZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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