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GD04 AYU

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 AYU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 61,627 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,707 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 57,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 52,396 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 52,396 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 51,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,774 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 21,325 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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GD04 AYU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow 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 GD04 AYU, 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 GD04 AYU registered?

GD04 AYU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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