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HW04 BVR

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,102 mi
Last recorded40,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 40,102 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 39,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,301 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,884 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 38,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 35,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,927 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 13,624 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,398 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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HW04 BVR 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 95.5%.

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 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 HW04 BVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW04 BVR registered?

HW04 BVR is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for HW04 BVR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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