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K6 AGE

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,502 mi
Last recorded22,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 AGE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,502 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,329 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 22,329 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,735 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch sticky (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 20,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 19,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 19,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,877 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,836 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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K6 AGE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K6 AGE, 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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K6 AGE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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