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GN51 UJB

2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,896 mi
Last recorded38,896 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 100024,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 UJB
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 38,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 38,598 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 37,248 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,281 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 36,073 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 36,063 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,568 miles

rear shock absorber slight damping afect

Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,418 miles

Rear tyre slightly stepped

Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,415 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component centre stand (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return, switch gear moves . (6.2.1f)

Rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 32,487 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Knocking from front end when the forks are compressed. This should be investigated!!

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,790 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 30,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 28,974 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,291 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,486 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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GN51 UJB is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,166 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 Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 UJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN51 UJB is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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