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DX51 MFK

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,805 mi
Last recorded45,805 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MFK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,259 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 45,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 44,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,153 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 20,087 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,448 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 18,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,363 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,798 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 15,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,034 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,811 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 11,429 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 6,654 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2005 6,654 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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DX51 MFK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX51 MFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 MFK registered?

DX51 MFK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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