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FJ05 YNK

2005 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,161 mi
Last recorded50,161 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf15,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 YNK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Reservoir pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 49,983 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Reservoir pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,898 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,898 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,712 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 45,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 40,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 37,233 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,864 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,235 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

number plate light out

Pass 12 May 2009 19,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 16,865 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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FJ05 YNK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,826 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 YNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 YNK registered?

FJ05 YNK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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