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BX04 VZV

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,191 mi
Last recorded19,191 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 19,191 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 19,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 18,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 18,337 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 17,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 16,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 16,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,067 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 15,057 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 14,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 13,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 12,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 10,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2008 6,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,199 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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BX04 VZV is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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