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BU04 CKA

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,246 mi
Last recorded38,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CKA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 37,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,971 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 33,209 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 33,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 33,699 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high Both Headlamps Adjusted On Test PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 31,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 26,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,694 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 May 2012 11,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 3,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 2,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 2,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 2,208 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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BU04 CKA is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BU04 CKA, 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 BU04 CKA registered?

BU04 CKA is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BU04 CKA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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