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BV51 CFK

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,678 mi
Last recorded7,678 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CFK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 7,678 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 7,370 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 7,358 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 6,800 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seal (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 5,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 5,136 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,990 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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BV51 CFK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 BV51 CFK, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV51 CFK registered?

BV51 CFK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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