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GU52 PUO

2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,992 mi
Last recorded39,992 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Fzs 100025,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 PUO
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 39,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 39,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 39,952 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 39,414 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 39,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,196 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 35,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,897 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 29,896 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 13,215 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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GU52 PUO is a 2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 25,158 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 GU52 PUO, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU52 PUO registered?

GU52 PUO is a 2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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