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GX04 NGY

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,196 mi
Last recorded28,196 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 NGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 28,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,220 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 14,220 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 14,216 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside fork dust seal perished

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

Offside fork dust seal perished

Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,991 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 13,991 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Twist grip sticks excessively and stays wide open when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,061 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 13,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 12,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,668 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,577 miles

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

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

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

left hand foot rest rubber is worn through and partially detached

Fail 6 Apr 2011 12,174 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,306 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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GX04 NGY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NGY, 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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GX04 NGY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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