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EU53 JFN

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JFN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 62,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 62,238 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 60,926 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 60,926 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected reaction bracket insecure (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front wheel is fitted in the wrong direction

rear wheel adjuster lock nuts insecure

cannot properly check front wheel bearings due to front brake binding

Pass 6 Feb 2021 60,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fork leg dust covers adrift

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2020 55,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front handle bars slightly bent

Fail 30 Jan 2020 55,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front handle bars slightly bent

Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,465 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 49,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play in swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,595 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,353 miles

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

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators. (1.3.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake light doesn't work throughout the whole travel of the lever. (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicators. (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,828 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,695 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

ignition is slightly insecure

slight play in the swingarm bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,162 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 26,024 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,009 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,927 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,514 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 11,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,221 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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EU53 JFN is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU53 JFN, 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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EU53 JFN is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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