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BU04 UWZ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,547 mi
Last recorded27,547 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 27,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,845 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 26,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,963 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,867 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,951 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 14,951 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 14,318 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,850 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 UWZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue 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 UWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 UWZ registered?

BU04 UWZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BU04 UWZ 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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