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FE51 WCA

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,699 mi
Last recorded25,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 25,699 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 25,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,466 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,107 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 15,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 9,372 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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FE51 WCA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE51 WCA, 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 FE51 WCA registered?

FE51 WCA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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