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HX51 KGY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,106 mi
Last recorded22,106 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 22,106 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 22,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 21,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 20,522 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 19,642 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 18,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 18,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,950 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 17,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,657 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))

Rear tyre just within limit

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,817 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 13,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 11,406 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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HX51 KGY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 HX51 KGY, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX51 KGY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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