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DG51 YLW

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,046 mi
Last recorded48,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 48,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 46,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 34,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 28,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,437 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 25,437 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,516 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 23,516 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,259 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,896 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 15,896 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 8,646 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 YLW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

DG51 YLW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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