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BF52 OEY

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,325 mi
Last recorded21,325 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OEY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 20,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 20,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,687 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,687 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 18,601 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,339 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,509 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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BF52 OEY is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF52 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

BF52 OEY is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 OEY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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