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WX05 FVV

2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,730 mi
Last recorded100,730 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Fzs 100019,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 FVV
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 100,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 95,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,300 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 83,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 77,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 64,727 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 64,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,853 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 58,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 53,173 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2014 44,546 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 44,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 36,421 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2012 29,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,075 miles

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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WX05 FVV is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WX05 FVV, 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 WX05 FVV registered?

WX05 FVV is a 2005 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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