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EO02 OSR

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OSR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 55,594 miles

Nearside handlebar grip partially loose

Fail 12 Jun 2026 55,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside handlebar grip partially loose

Fail 13 Apr 2026 55,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Switchgear Moves on Handlebar (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Light at 50%

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 50,116 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,542 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,895 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 8,626 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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EO02 OSR is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO02 OSR, 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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EO02 OSR is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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