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EU04 VYV

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,072 mi
Last recorded56,072 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 VYV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 54,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 52,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,864 miles

Front brake hose routing

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,408 miles

front brake binding slightly

lower centre exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,301 miles

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

clutch lever bush missing

Fail 2 Mar 2016 25,301 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear nail in rear tyre

clutch lever bush missing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,574 miles

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

Rear brake pedal action slightly 'spongy'.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 22,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear brake pedal action slightly 'spongy'.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 17,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 11,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 11,098 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 10,400 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 10,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,639 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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EU04 VYV is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 EU04 VYV, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU04 VYV is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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