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HJ02 YYD

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,313 mi
Last recorded39,313 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 YYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 39,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 39,312 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 37,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,157 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 36,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 35,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,918 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,566 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,566 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,728 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2010 27,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,360 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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HJ02 YYD is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 23,186 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 HJ02 YYD, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ02 YYD is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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