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BT51 FOU

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,135 mi
Last recorded41,135 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 FOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,135 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 40,484 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 37,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 37,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 34,430 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 34,430 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,169 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 25,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,354 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 22,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate unlikly to pass next year

Fail 20 Dec 2007 15,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 11,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 8,593 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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BT51 FOU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT51 FOU, 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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BT51 FOU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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