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B16 RCG

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,138 mi
Last recorded8,138 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 8,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 7,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 7,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 7,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 6,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 6,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 5,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 4,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 4,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,687 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 2,171 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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B16 RCG 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 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 B16 RCG, 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 B16 RCG registered?

B16 RCG is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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