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GN51 JZW

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,926 mi
Last recorded19,926 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 19,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 19,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 19,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 18,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 16,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 15,155 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 15,719 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 14,194 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 13,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,142 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 12,142 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 11,512 miles

front mudguard missing

number plate light missing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 11,507 miles

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

no number plate light

Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 9,477 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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GN51 JZW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 GN51 JZW, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN51 JZW registered?

GN51 JZW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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