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GJ02 LJA

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,010 mi
Last recorded47,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 LJA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 47,010 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 40,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 40,451 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 33,398 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 26,375 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 22,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 20,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,287 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,980 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 8,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 4,981 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 4,107 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 LJA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

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

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