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HY51 DWW

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,212 mi
Last recorded32,212 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DWW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 32,212 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 32,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 31,566 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))

Rear tyre under inflated.

Pass 14 Oct 2023 31,163 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 30,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 30,578 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 29,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,171 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 16,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,314 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 16,314 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 15,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,890 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 14,890 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 14,338 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,338 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 12,533 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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HY51 DWW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWW, 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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What year was HY51 DWW registered?

HY51 DWW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is HY51 DWW safe to buy?

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