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HF53 CYU

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,788 mi
Last recorded64,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 CYU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,788 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 56,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 50,696 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 44,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread pattern worn odd (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 34,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 34,775 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,314 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Oct 2013 28,314 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 15,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,608 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 13,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 12,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 12,111 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,216 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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HF53 CYU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF53 CYU, 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 HF53 CYU registered?

HF53 CYU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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