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CU04 LEF

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,505 mi
Last recorded50,505 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 LEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 50,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 46,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 38,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 38,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 26,750 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 26,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 26,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,159 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,888 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 LEF is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CU04 LEF, 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 CU04 LEF registered?

CU04 LEF is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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