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EX51 XFH

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,859 mi
Last recorded28,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XFH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 28,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 21,448 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 21,397 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm MEASURED 0.2MM. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE AT 1.4MM IN THE CENTRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 14,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 12,383 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 9,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 8,092 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 8,072 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 8,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 7,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 6,776 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,608 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 6,450 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,313 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 6,096 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 6,096 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,743 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 5,523 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 5,523 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,118 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 4,731 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 4,738 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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EX51 XFH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 XFH registered?

EX51 XFH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XFH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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