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GJ02 PYL

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,465 mi
Last recorded11,465 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 PYL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 11,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 11,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 11,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 11,234 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,634 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 60,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,711 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,711 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 44,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,486 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 35,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 PYL 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 75%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

GJ02 PYL is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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