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GJ02 KYF

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,019 mi
Last recorded26,019 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 KYF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 26,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 22,660 miles

Central Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hand grip slightly loose , not likely to fail.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 21,752 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 19,841 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 19,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,545 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 19,545 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,087 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,087 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,794 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 17,794 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,871 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,965 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 11,965 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,254 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,201 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 KYF is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

GJ02 KYF is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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