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AY51 KVC

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,666 mi
Last recorded36,666 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 36,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 33,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 33,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 32,597 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,674 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,872 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,215 miles

1.8mm. Metz 120/70/ZR17.

3mm. Metz. 180/55/ZR17.

Front 141 Kg. Rear 150 Kg.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,215 miles

1.8mm. Metz 120/70/ZR17.

3mm. Metz. 180/55/ZR17.

Front 141 Kg. Rear 150 Kg.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,319 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 KVC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KVC, 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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AY51 KVC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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