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C15 LWB

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,499 mi
Last recorded43,499 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 LWB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 42,234 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 42,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 41,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 41,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,787 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,925 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 28,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,171 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,505 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 7,840 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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C15 LWB is a 2001 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 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 C15 LWB, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C15 LWB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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