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AF52 YXN

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,607 mi
Last recorded46,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YXN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 46,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 46,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 46,161 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 45,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2017 45,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2016 45,289 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2015 44,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 41,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 41,900 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,130 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,124 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,215 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,997 miles

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 3 Feb 2007 21,877 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,092 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 YXN is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YXN, 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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AF52 YXN is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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