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GX04 HJC

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,290 mi
Last recorded50,290 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HJC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 45,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 41,126 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,087 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,364 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Slight play in rear lower shock mount bush

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 35,560 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,504 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

horn operation poor when all lights are on

offside foot peg slightly loose

offside front inner brake pad getting low

slight play in rear lower mono shock mounting bracket front bush

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,005 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,981 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,981 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,878 miles

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

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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GX04 HJC is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GX04 HJC, 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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What year was GX04 HJC registered?

GX04 HJC is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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