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HF53 EKD

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,930 mi
Last recorded21,930 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EKD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 21,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 20,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 18,548 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 17,679 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 17,658 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm, in place (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 17,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 17,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 16,643 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 16,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 15,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 15,590 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,527 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,217 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 7,038 miles

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

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 EKD is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EKD, 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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HF53 EKD is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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