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BX54 VBY

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,614 mi
Last recorded38,614 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025
Pass 3 May 2024 36,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 36,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 336,417 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 335,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,990 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,919 miles

Near side footrest rubber split

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,720 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,590 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 17,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 13,282 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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BX54 VBY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue 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 BX54 VBY, 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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BX54 VBY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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