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GN51 VZD

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,171 mi
Last recorded52,171 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VZD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 51,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,637 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 50,637 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg pitted causing oil to leak from fork oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber seal starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged rear valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 16 Aug 2019 50,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,273 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both upper fork legs have light pitting of seal swept area (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged light perishing (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 49,273 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both upper fork legs have light pitting of seal swept area (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged light perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,076 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged light perishing (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,076 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged light perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,281 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,739 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 45,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2011 43,926 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,305 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,885 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 38,885 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 20,429 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 VZD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

GN51 VZD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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