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AO51 KCG

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,383 mi
Last recorded9,383 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 9,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 9,329 miles

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

fork stanchions pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 9,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 9,145 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 8,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 7,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,049 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 6,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 6,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 4,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 3,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 3,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 3,654 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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AO51 KCG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 AO51 KCG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 KCG registered?

AO51 KCG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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