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NK05 CHZ

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,419 mi
Last recorded37,419 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 CHZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 37,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 36,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,230 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 30,739 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 30,739 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 30,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,985 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 17,985 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,957 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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NK05 CHZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NK05 CHZ, 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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NK05 CHZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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