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FY02 TKZ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,463 mi
Last recorded22,463 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 TKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,463 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,167 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,932 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 20,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 13,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 12,236 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 12,222 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,363 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 10,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,070 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 8,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 7,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,616 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 5,338 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 4,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 3,538 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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FY02 TKZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY02 TKZ, 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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What year was FY02 TKZ registered?

FY02 TKZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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