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AY51 HCJ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,079 mi
Last recorded5,079 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 5,079 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 5,073 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 4,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 4,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 4,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 4,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 4,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 4,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 4,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,151 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 3,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 3,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 3,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 3,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,459 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 3,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 2,922 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 2,645 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 2,246 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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AY51 HCJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY51 HCJ, 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 AY51 HCJ registered?

AY51 HCJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is AY51 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 HCJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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