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PN05 LGZ

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,722 mi
Last recorded18,722 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 LGZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 18,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 16,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 14,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 14,960 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,842 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 13,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 13,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 13,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 13,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 13,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 13,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,853 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,299 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 7,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,282 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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PN05 LGZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PN05 LGZ, 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 PN05 LGZ registered?

PN05 LGZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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