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AV02 PCX

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,362 mi
Last recorded25,362 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 PCX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 25,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 24,051 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 24,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 23,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,949 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 19,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 18,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 16,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 16,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 16,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 15,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 15,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 14,586 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 14,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,299 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 PCX is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

AV02 PCX is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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