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FE52 CPZ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 CPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to swinging arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to swinging arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 52,485 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f footrests slightly loose.

n/s/f position lamp bulb flickers.

slight damage to o/s/r swingarm.

Fail 20 May 2024 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f footrests slightly loose.

n/s/f position lamp bulb flickers.

slight damage to o/s/r swingarm.

Pass 26 May 2023 45,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,571 miles

chain over tight

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 37,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,445 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 36,397 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,571 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 33,571 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,206 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 16,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,012 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 9,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 5,119 miles

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

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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FE52 CPZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 23,186 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 FE52 CPZ, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE52 CPZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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