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NG05 OXL

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,867 mi
Last recorded17,867 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 OXL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 17,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 17,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 16,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 15,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 15,010 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 13,545 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 12,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 12,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 11,857 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 11,856 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,389 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 11,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 11,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 4,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 3,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 3,836 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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NG05 OXL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NG05 OXL, 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 NG05 OXL registered?

NG05 OXL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is NG05 OXL safe to buy?

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