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BU54 EJJ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,082 mi
Last recorded73,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 EJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,251 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 52,612 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,504 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,520 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,746 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,803 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,803 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,208 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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BU54 EJJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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