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AP04 VZA

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,400 mi
Last recorded33,400 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VZA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 33,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 32,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 31,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 30,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,576 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 27,232 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 25,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

reflector not on centre line of motorcycle

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,819 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 17,368 miles

slight front brake bind

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,283 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,174 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,174 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 17,090 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,090 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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AP04 VZA is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 AP04 VZA, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP04 VZA registered?

AP04 VZA is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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