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EU54 YNJ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,106 mi
Last recorded34,106 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 YNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,903 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 33,142 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,775 miles

Front Front body work broken but does not affect steering

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose Right hand rider peg bent but still usable (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,775 miles

Front Front body work broken but does not affect steering

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose Right hand rider peg bent but still usable (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Lower subframe has slight damage (6.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 40,785 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure Rider peg was slightly loose,still slightly bent but usable (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Lower subframe has slight damage (6.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking throttle (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 35,775 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,828 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,382 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,984 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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EU54 YNJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EU54 YNJ, 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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EU54 YNJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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