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FN04 BWL

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,545 mi
Last recorded46,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 BWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 46,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 46,545 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,644 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,172 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 41,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 41,167 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 41,167 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,988 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 9,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,481 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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FN04 BWL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FN04 BWL, 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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FN04 BWL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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