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AF52 VCO

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,601 mi
Last recorded45,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VCO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 45,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,839 miles

fairings fitted on bike unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 23,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,211 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,534 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,783 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 VCO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

AF52 VCO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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