MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)
Rear silencer baffle rattles
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?
Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU51 GYV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 CU51 GYV, 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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What year was CU51 GYV registered?
CU51 GYV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 November 2001.
Is CU51 GYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU51 GYV shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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