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DK53 ZJJ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,586 mi
Last recorded54,586 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 54,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 54,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,168 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 54,168 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,955 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,955 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 53,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 53,348 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 53,348 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,905 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 44,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 44,734 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,734 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,488 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 22,221 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 14,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,625 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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DK53 ZJJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 DK53 ZJJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK53 ZJJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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