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DS51 XCU

2002 Yamaha Fazer

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,164 mi
Last recorded45,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Fazer22,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 XCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,927 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,141 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,518 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,518 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,266 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 26,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,928 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,774 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 24,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,307 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,162 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,758 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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DS51 XCU is a 2002 Yamaha Fazer in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 22,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS51 XCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS51 XCU registered?

DS51 XCU is a 2002 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DS51 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 XCU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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