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EX51 XML

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,076 mi
Last recorded28,076 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 28,076 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 28,076 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,446 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 24,487 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 24,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,344 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,475 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 6,146 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 5,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 5,132 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 XML is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XML, 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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EX51 XML is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for EX51 XML shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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