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EX51 VHP

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,498 mi
Last recorded12,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VHP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 12,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 12,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 12,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 12,149 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 11,963 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 11,963 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 11,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 10,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,462 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 10,454 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 9,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,831 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 7,808 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 3,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 3,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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EX51 VHP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 EX51 VHP, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX51 VHP registered?

EX51 VHP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EX51 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 VHP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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