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AF52 VBE

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,586 mi
Last recorded22,586 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VBE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 22,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 22,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,390 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,240 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,686 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,040 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 6,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 3,425 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 VBE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AF52 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF52 VBE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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