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GX51 YPD

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,939 mi
Last recorded28,939 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YPD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 28,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 27,881 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 27,881 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 27,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,202 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,432 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,186 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 24,624 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,392 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 22,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 22,627 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left hand fork seal has slight weep (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 22,627 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left hand fork seal has slight weep (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 22,537 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 22,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 21,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,406 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,986 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 20,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,708 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,044 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,645 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,235 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 12,752 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 YPD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 YPD registered?

GX51 YPD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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