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YN05 JFZ

2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,970 mi
Last recorded51,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Fzs 100019,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 JFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 51,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 51,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,159 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 50,159 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure clamp was broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,907 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,957 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,271 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,387 miles

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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YN05 JFZ is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Yellow 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 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 YN05 JFZ, 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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What year was YN05 JFZ registered?

YN05 JFZ is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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