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E3 BOB

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,538 mi
Last recorded13,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BOB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 13,538 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 13,538 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 10,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 8,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 8,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 8,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 7,771 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 7,760 miles

Outer Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Outer Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 7,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 7,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 7,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 7,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 7,108 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 7,011 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 6,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,439 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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E3 BOB is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E3 BOB, 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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E3 BOB is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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