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EK51 DZV

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 DZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,151 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,751 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 47,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 47,437 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 47,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect EUROPEAN HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM KICKUP TO THE RIGHT TAPED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect EUROPEAN HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM KICKUP TO THE RIGHT TAPED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 47,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED & TAPED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,439 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 19 Apr 2018 44,402 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,342 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,342 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,612 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Slightly Noisy Silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 38,112 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 29,260 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,289 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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EK51 DZV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK51 DZV, 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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EK51 DZV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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