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BX04 VZZ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,152 mi
Last recorded10,152 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VZZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 10,111 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,726 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 9,726 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,242 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 9,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Sep 2013 9,242 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,594 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 8,594 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 7,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,178 miles

chain oil on left of rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,696 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 5,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,159 miles

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

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 VZZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

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

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