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MW05 KUG

2005 Yamaha YZF1000

Orange Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZF100015,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 KUG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 39,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,132 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 35,132 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 33,082 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 33,082 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 31,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,458 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 20,333 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,508 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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MW05 KUG is a 2005 Yamaha YZF1000 in Orange with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 15,967 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW05 KUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW05 KUG registered?

MW05 KUG is a 2005 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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