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GK51 PZA

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,193 mi
Last recorded36,193 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 PZA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 36,193 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 35,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 34,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 32,873 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 32,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 30,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,699 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 28,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 27,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 25,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,582 miles

Rear tyre worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,390 miles

rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 30 Jul 2013 22,571 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,374 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 21,368 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,672 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 16,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,482 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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GK51 PZA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GK51 PZA, 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 GK51 PZA registered?

GK51 PZA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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