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BU02 GGS

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,001 mi
Last recorded34,001 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GGS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 34,001 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 33,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 33,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 32,622 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 32,622 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 32,243 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 32,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 19 May 2020 32,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,447 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 28,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,304 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 3,139 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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BU02 GGS is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 BU02 GGS, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU02 GGS registered?

BU02 GGS is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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