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FP53 FKD

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,463 mi
Last recorded48,463 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 FKD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 47,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,622 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 43,043 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 42,420 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 38,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,985 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 33,918 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,106 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,525 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,268 miles

Left hand handlebar grip not fully secure

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,183 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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FP53 FKD is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FP53 FKD, 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 FP53 FKD registered?

FP53 FKD is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 February 2004.

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