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GJ02 LHZ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,788 mi
Last recorded27,788 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 LHZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 27,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 27,443 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 27,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,910 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 26,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 24,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 22,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 20,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 20,484 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 18,026 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 18,026 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,777 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 15,777 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 14,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 13,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 9,946 miles

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

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 LHZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

GJ02 LHZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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