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J12 MAA

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,769 mi
Last recorded16,769 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MAA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 16,769 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 16,645 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 16,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 16,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 15,680 miles

front brakes drag

Pass 2 Jul 2016 14,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 11,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 11,098 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 10,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 8,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,905 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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J12 MAA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J12 MAA, 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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What year was J12 MAA registered?

J12 MAA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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