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FM02 LWC

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,489 mi
Last recorded29,489 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 LWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 29,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 28,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,329 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,315 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,126 miles

Clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front brake slightly spongy

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear brake slightly spongy

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,113 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 28,113 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,884 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2008 22,557 miles

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 16,640 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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FM02 LWC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM02 LWC, 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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FM02 LWC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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