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HX54 AZF

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,395 mi
Last recorded43,395 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 AZF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 43,395 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 43,113 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 42,611 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 40,694 miles

Drive chain slightly tight and requires lubricating (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 40,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,608 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,448 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,448 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 35,279 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 35,279 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 32,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,165 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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HX54 AZF is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HX54 AZF, 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.

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HX54 AZF is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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