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WA54 LXE

2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,878 mi
Last recorded49,878 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Fzs 100019,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 LXE
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 49,878 miles

Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 43,728 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 43,728 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH DEFECTIVE (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,386 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 38,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,473 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 24,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened slight misting of fork seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,506 miles

non standard exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 13,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,429 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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WA54 LXE is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 19,547 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 Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA54 LXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA54 LXE is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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