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BA02 YAM

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,126 mi
Last recorded24,126 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 24,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 23,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 23,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 23,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 23,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 22,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 22,463 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 21,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 6,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 3,441 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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BA02 YAM is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BA02 YAM, 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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BA02 YAM is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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