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E873 GRG

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,202 mi
Last recorded38,202 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE873 GRG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,202 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,180 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 28,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 28,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 26,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 26,583 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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E873 GRG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E873 GRG, 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.

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What year was E873 GRG registered?

E873 GRG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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