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AE04 LJN

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,240 mi
Last recorded60,240 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LJN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,240 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front tyre cracked/perished. no cord/canvas showing but replacement advised

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,180 miles

front tyre has light age perish/cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2024 60,180 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre has light age perish/cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,074 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre has slight age cracks

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,621 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,621 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 57,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,804 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,728 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front tyre under inflated

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is close to the legal limits (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,722 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front tyre under inflated

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,923 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 35,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 28,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 25,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,566 miles

off side front fork seal slight leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,813 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 6,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 6,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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AE04 LJN is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 AE04 LJN, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 LJN is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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