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HY51 DWC

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,669 miles

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

Offside front footrest distorted

Fail 6 Feb 2010 38,669 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside front footrest distorted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,099 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 38,099 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 37,534 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,363 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 19,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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HY51 DWC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 HY51 DWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY51 DWC?

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What year was HY51 DWC registered?

HY51 DWC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is HY51 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 DWC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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