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HW02 FEM

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,443 mi
Last recorded62,443 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FEM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 62,443 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 62,443 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,360 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 48,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,036 miles

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

Inlet Rubbers Cracked, but not leaking.

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 42,965 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,660 miles

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 6 Feb 2009 31,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 18,776 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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HW02 FEM is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW02 FEM, 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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HW02 FEM is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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