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YN55 MKF

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,335 mi
Last recorded38,335 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 MKF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,335 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 35,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 33,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 19,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,734 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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YN55 MKF is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YN55 MKF, 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 YN55 MKF registered?

YN55 MKF is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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