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FY02 YBT

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,057 mi
Last recorded42,057 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 YBT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 41,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,891 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 40,157 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 39,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,449 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 24,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,890 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 YBT is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

FY02 YBT is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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