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WG55 UMX

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,971 mi
Last recorded37,971 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UMX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 37,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 37,901 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,891 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 37,891 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 37,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,515 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,535 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,039 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 15,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,819 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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WG55 UMX is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG55 UMX, 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 WG55 UMX registered?

WG55 UMX is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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