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GL04 BWW

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,054 mi
Last recorded32,054 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BWW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 32,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 31,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 30,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 30,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 29,787 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 29,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 26,156 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 25,915 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 25,915 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 24,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,163 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 18,163 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 13 May 2008 13,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear chain guard missing!

Pass 13 May 2008 13,361 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear chain guard missing!

Fail 6 May 2008 13,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear chain guard missing!

Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,381 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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GL04 BWW is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL04 BWW, 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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GL04 BWW is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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