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AO02 GFE

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,180 mi
Last recorded42,180 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 42,180 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,816 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,614 miles

Rear uneven tyre wear

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,605 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,847 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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AO02 GFE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AO02 GFE, 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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AO02 GFE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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