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BB51 JMW

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,337 mi
Last recorded50,337 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 JMW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,337 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

l/h mirror brocken

r/h mirror loose

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

l/h mirror brocken

r/h mirror loose

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,046 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

off side mirror missing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,046 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

off side mirror missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,765 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 35,753 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,467 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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BB51 JMW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BB51 JMW, 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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BB51 JMW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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