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AF52 RWX

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,294 mi
Last recorded48,294 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 RWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 48,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,996 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 42,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 41,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,634 miles

Exhaust is slightly noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2018 37,634 miles

Exhaust is slightly noisy

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,026 miles

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2016 36,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 36,049 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,049 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 35,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 32,907 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,907 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,737 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2011 32,737 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 19,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,651 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,603 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,437 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 19,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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AF52 RWX is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 23,186 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 AF52 RWX, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF52 RWX registered?

AF52 RWX is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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