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AF52 VCV

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,580 mi
Last recorded59,580 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VCV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 58,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 57,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,186 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,923 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,691 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,124 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 VCV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF52 VCV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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