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GK52 OYP

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,478 mi
Last recorded35,478 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OYP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 35,478 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,840 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 30,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 30,612 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 30,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,542 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,903 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 11,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 11,787 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 7,987 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 1,892 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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GK52 OYP is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK52 OYP, 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 GK52 OYP registered?

GK52 OYP is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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