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BF52 HFJ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,288 mi
Last recorded20,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 HFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,288 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 19,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 19,314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 19,314 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 18,437 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,546 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom shock to frame (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Jul 2017 15,546 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom shock to frame (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,265 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 14,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 12,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,564 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,969 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 9,969 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,467 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 8,467 miles

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

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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BF52 HFJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BF52 HFJ, 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 BF52 HFJ registered?

BF52 HFJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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