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EJ02 UEW

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,271 mi
Last recorded54,271 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 54,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,020 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,898 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 48,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,015 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 44,009 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jun 2015 43,062 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 39,186 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,175 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,205 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 UEW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEW, 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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What year was EJ02 UEW registered?

EJ02 UEW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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