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BD02 VSM

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,422 mi
Last recorded40,422 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VSM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 29,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,752 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 28,748 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 28,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,860 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight run-out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,430 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 26,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,519 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,387 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 10,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,474 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,762 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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BD02 VSM is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD02 VSM, 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 BD02 VSM registered?

BD02 VSM is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is BD02 VSM safe to buy?

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