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BD53 FVC

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,252 mi
Last recorded60,252 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,252 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Strap incorrectly fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 58,296 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced One of two rear tail light bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 57,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 56,563 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 56,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,923 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 49,267 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 49,267 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,832 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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BD53 FVC is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 BD53 FVC, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD53 FVC registered?

BD53 FVC is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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