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AO02 TFK

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,182 mi
Last recorded31,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 TFK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 31,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 29,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 26,349 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,792 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,494 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 23,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,243 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Possible slightly warped brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,317 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 20,317 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 15,655 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 13,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 13,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,656 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 TFK 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 85.7%.

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 AO02 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

AO02 TFK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is AO02 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 TFK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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