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AV02 UBZ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,900 mi
Last recorded40,900 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 UBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 40,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 36,470 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 31,764 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 31,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,053 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 31,053 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,701 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 19,853 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

side stand switch inoperative

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,561 miles

rear tyre has been pluged. front brakes are slightly fluctuating.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,028 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,348 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 UBZ 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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

AV02 UBZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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