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AF52 VAE

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,800 mi
Last recorded40,800 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,800 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 40,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,763 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tube in rear wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,727 miles

slight wear on front discs

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,469 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,353 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 24,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,066 miles

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 VAE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

AF52 VAE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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