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DX04 ZRU

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,019 mi
Last recorded49,019 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 ZRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 45,910 miles

Fork seal dust covers starting to perish

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,504 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 38,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,952 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 26,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 2,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,323 miles

Annual service

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 14,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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DX04 ZRU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DX04 ZRU, 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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What year was DX04 ZRU registered?

DX04 ZRU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is DX04 ZRU safe to buy?

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