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EJ02 RLU

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,565 mi
Last recorded35,565 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 RLU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 35,565 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 35,074 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,979 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,883 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,598 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,482 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,294 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 16,841 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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EJ02 RLU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 23,186 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 EJ02 RLU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ02 RLU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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