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FN02 VDA

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,328 mi
Last recorded29,328 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 VDA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 29,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 28,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 27,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 27,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure linkage not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification rear linkage not attached (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 25,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 22,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 20,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 19,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,562 miles

slight binding front brake

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,548 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

slight binding front brake

Pass 12 May 2008 17,614 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,024 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,941 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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FN02 VDA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FN02 VDA, 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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FN02 VDA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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