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AO02 OZB

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OZB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 73,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 73,232 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 71,596 miles

Car style valve fitted to front wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,675 miles

An exhaust fixing (spring at link pipe to silencer joint) broken but not likely to fall off

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Car style tyre valve fitted to front wheel.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,951 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Footbrake pedal and gear selector (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central rear suspension linkage bush.Slight freeplay. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,508 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,328 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 36,899 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,899 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,024 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,290 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,298 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 OZB is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver 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 AO02 OZB, 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 AO02 OZB registered?

AO02 OZB is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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