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FJ04 LYG

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,227 mi
Last recorded51,227 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 LYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 51,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 50,755 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 50,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 49,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 46,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 44,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,499 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,499 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,217 miles

front tyre going out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,937 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,671 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 10,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,465 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,550 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 4,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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FJ04 LYG is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 FJ04 LYG, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ04 LYG registered?

FJ04 LYG is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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