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BW04 WRL

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 WRL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 56,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 50,813 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 50,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,350 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,219 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,220 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 May 2011 37,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 33,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 7,194 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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BW04 WRL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BW04 WRL, 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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BW04 WRL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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