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HF51 FBJ

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,423 mi
Last recorded39,423 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,336 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 38,336 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 37,362 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,115 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 36,091 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,212 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 33,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,265 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

rear tail light has twin bulbs left side not working

front tyre contaminated with suspension oil

Pass 1 May 2018 31,383 miles

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

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

head lights come on when operating both brakes together with ignition off , wiring fault

Pass 8 May 2017 30,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 27,791 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 24,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2013 24,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses incorrectly routed on fork clamps

Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,305 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 16,336 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,955 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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HF51 FBJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HF51 FBJ, 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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HF51 FBJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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