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BV51 CHY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,475 mi
Last recorded41,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CHY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,689 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,762 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 5,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 4,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 3,818 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 CHY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CHY, 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 CHY registered?

BV51 CHY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BV51 CHY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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