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FY52 LYV

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,787 mi
Last recorded16,787 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 LYV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 13,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 12,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 12,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,331 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 8,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,393 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 3,529 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 3,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 2,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 2,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 2,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 2,671 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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FY52 LYV 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 FY52 LYV, 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 FY52 LYV registered?

FY52 LYV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FY52 LYV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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