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DK51 MGE

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,496 mi
Last recorded30,496 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 MGE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 30,496 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 28,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 27,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 22,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,252 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 21,252 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 20,444 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,010 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013
Pass 19 May 2012 15,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 13,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,163 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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DK51 MGE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 DK51 MGE, 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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DK51 MGE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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