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OU05 HWL

2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,340 mi
Last recorded38,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Fzs 100019,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,610 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,459 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 36,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 34,436 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,022 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 25,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,985 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2012 21,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 13,327 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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OU05 HWL is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000 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 Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 19,547 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 Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 HWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 HWL registered?

OU05 HWL is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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