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GJ54 GUG

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,832 mi
Last recorded28,832 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 GUG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 28,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,170 miles

Nearside Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s swinging arm bush/bearing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 27,158 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s swinging arm bush/bearing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,025 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork bushes - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 25,025 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork bushes - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,267 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 23,260 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,521 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 22,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,935 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 19,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 17,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 15,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 13,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2015 11,552 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 11,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,852 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 10,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,628 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 8,966 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 8,966 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,768 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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GJ54 GUG is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 GJ54 GUG, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ54 GUG is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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