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GJ02 KWK

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,767 mi
Last recorded33,767 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 KWK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 32,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 31,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 25,467 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 25,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 20,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 17,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 12,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 8,416 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 KWK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GJ02 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

GJ02 KWK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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