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BU04 UUP

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UUP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,338 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,064 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,739 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,739 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,738 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 27,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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 UUP is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU04 UUP, 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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BU04 UUP is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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