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BD51 VCN

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,554 mi
Last recorded60,554 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VCN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 60,554 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch wire (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,063 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,667 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2012 45,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 37,670 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,885 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 26,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 16,062 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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BD51 VCN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 BD51 VCN, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD51 VCN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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