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BF52 OGZ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,488 mi
Last recorded67,488 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OGZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 67,488 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 67,465 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 66,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,693 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,693 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,366 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,212 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,741 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,543 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 25,543 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2009 23,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 23,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 17,689 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,689 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 13,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 1,001 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 OGZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OGZ, 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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BF52 OGZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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