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GJ02 KWE

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,060 mi
Last recorded35,060 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 KWE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,679 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 29,679 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 25,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 25,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 23,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2017 23,022 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,246 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 21,246 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,319 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 20,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,776 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 5,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 4,830 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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GJ02 KWE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

GJ02 KWE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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