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FY02 XSU

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,415 mi
Last recorded27,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 XSU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 27,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 26,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 26,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 26,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 26,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 26,004 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,863 miles

Central Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front clutch perch loose

Fail 27 Jul 2017 24,863 miles

Central Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front clutch perch loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 20,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,099 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,198 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 10,183 miles

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

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 XSU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 FY02 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

FY02 XSU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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