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GK02 VGU

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,099 mi
Last recorded27,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VGU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 27,099 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 25,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,060 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,057 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 22,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,927 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,641 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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GK02 VGU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK02 VGU, 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 GK02 VGU registered?

GK02 VGU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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