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BX04 HVN

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,925 mi
Last recorded43,925 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 HVN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 43,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,908 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 42,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,421 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 28,421 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 25,275 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,268 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,873 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,873 miles

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,087 miles

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

slight play in swing-arm bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,779 miles

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

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 HVN is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX04 HVN registered?

BX04 HVN is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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