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BU54 EHV

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,383 mi
Last recorded74,383 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 EHV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 74,383 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 74,380 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,016 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,538 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 67,538 miles

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

Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering hugger (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,155 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 63,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,570 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,567 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,577 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 55,577 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,171 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 48,171 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,447 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 14,305 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 12,066 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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BU54 EHV is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BU54 EHV, 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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BU54 EHV is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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