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AV02 LXK

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,975 mi
Last recorded32,975 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LXK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 32,975 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 30,944 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,460 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 29,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 29,437 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 29,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,950 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,526 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2016 21,150 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 21,150 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,761 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,200 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 10,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 8,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,386 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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AV02 LXK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV02 LXK, 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 AV02 LXK registered?

AV02 LXK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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