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AY04 BWJ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,574 mi
Last recorded57,574 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 BWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 57,574 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 56,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 47,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,376 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 44,954 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,229 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,153 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 29,378 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 29,378 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2007 24,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AY04 BWJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AY04 BWJ, 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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AY04 BWJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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