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AK02 JOA

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 JOA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 68,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 60,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 57,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,184 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,521 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,172 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,228 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 33,816 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,517 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,218 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,515 miles

chain slightly loose

Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,699 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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AK02 JOA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AK02 JOA, 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 AK02 JOA registered?

AK02 JOA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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