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GJ02 BAV

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

12,562 mi
Last recorded12,562 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 BAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 12,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 12,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,414 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,312 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 12,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 12,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 12,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 11,938 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,762 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 11,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 11,408 miles

Front tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 15 May 2014 10,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,632 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 9,632 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 8,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 5,367 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 5,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,897 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 3,897 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 1,899 miles

headlight has tape on lense to conform with uk †beam pattern

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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GJ02 BAV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ02 BAV, 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 GJ02 BAV registered?

GJ02 BAV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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