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DG51 YKK

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,645 mi
Last recorded33,645 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 33,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,587 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 33,587 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 33,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 33,413 miles

Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 26,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,405 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,346 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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DG51 YKK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG51 YKK, 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 DG51 YKK registered?

DG51 YKK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is DG51 YKK safe to buy?

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