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AF51 EPX

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,146 mi
Last recorded57,146 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 EPX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 57,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 55,169 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 55,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 55,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,899 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,441 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork seals damp with oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,133 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,674 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,137 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,164 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,128 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,032 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AF51 EPX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF51 EPX, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF51 EPX registered?

AF51 EPX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AF51 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 EPX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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