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CU04 LDE

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 LDE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 49,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,490 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 47,490 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Sep 2015 42,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,262 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 19,950 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,481 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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CU04 LDE is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU04 LDE, 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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CU04 LDE is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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