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BD02 VTG

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,128 mi
Last recorded55,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VTG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 55,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,331 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 20,884 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 16,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,846 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,656 miles

Engine not running on all cylinders

Exhaust valve not operating

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,258 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 VTG is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTG, 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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BD02 VTG is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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