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CU51 GYV

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,881 mi
Last recorded38,881 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 GYV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 38,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 38,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 37,076 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,345 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,729 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 25,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 22,895 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 19,086 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,014 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,723 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 GYV registered?

CU51 GYV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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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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