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2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SSL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 20,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 16,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,735 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 16,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 15,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,428 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,163 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 5,163 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 4,508 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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B20 SSL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B20 SSL, 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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B20 SSL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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