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HN02 RLU

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

19,518 mi
Last recorded19,518 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 RLU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 19,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 19,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 19,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 19,447 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 19,441 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 18,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,462 miles

drive chain needs lubricant

Pass 14 May 2020 17,104 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 17,096 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 16,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,473 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 12,572 miles

Outer Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,169 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,314 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 5,840 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 5,840 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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HN02 RLU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HN02 RLU, 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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What year was HN02 RLU registered?

HN02 RLU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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