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CN51 NUY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,864 mi
Last recorded37,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 NUY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,149 miles

center stand corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,757 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,606 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,348 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,348 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,172 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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CN51 NUY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 CN51 NUY, 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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CN51 NUY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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