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GX51 WYC

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,935 mi
Last recorded34,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 34,935 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Perished around center circumference. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire Front Bolt Missing. (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 31,200 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 31,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,657 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 30,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,861 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 1 Aug 2011 27,754 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,497 miles

exhaust loose at joint, but no leaking excessivley or noisey.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,572 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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GX51 WYC is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GX51 WYC, 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 GX51 WYC registered?

GX51 WYC is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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