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VU05 YVJ

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,232 mi
Last recorded25,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 23,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,103 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 17,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,851 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 14,418 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,485 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 10,061 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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VU05 YVJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 YVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 YVJ registered?

VU05 YVJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is VU05 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YVJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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