MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
number plate unlikly to pass next year
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?
Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BT51 FOU registered?
BT51 FOU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 January 2002.
Is BT51 FOU safe to buy?
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