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AV52 JWJ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,817 mi
Last recorded12,817 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 JWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 12,817 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 12,811 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Rear brake light switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 11,807 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 11,807 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 10,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,117 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 9,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 9,561 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 8,908 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 8,632 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 8,155 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 7,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 6,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,853 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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AV52 JWJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV52 JWJ, 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 AV52 JWJ registered?

AV52 JWJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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