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EK51 NZX

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,360 mi
Last recorded33,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 NZX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 33,360 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,201 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,120 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 26,117 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 20,085 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing FITTED DURING TEST (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,704 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear swinging arm bearings slight play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,768 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 3,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 3,090 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 3,090 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 2,990 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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EK51 NZX is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK51 NZX, 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 EK51 NZX registered?

EK51 NZX is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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