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BX04 HSJ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,068 mi
Last recorded54,068 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 HSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,272 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 53,268 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,582 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,743 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,264 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 21,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Offside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 19,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,328 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,087 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 8,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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BX04 HSJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BX04 HSJ, 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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What year was BX04 HSJ registered?

BX04 HSJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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