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FX04 VHV

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,335 mi
Last recorded44,335 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 VHV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 44,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,090 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 44,090 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2023 43,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 43,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 23,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,630 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,618 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 10,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,304 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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FX04 VHV is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX04 VHV, 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 FX04 VHV registered?

FX04 VHV is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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