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AU05 GKC

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,386 mi
Last recorded13,386 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GKC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 13,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 12,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 10,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 9,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 8,276 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 7,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 6,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 4,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,838 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 2,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 2,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 2,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 2,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 2,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 2,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 1,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 1,781 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 1,464 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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AU05 GKC is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AU05 GKC, 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 AU05 GKC registered?

AU05 GKC is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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