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KC02 FOA

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,566 mi
Last recorded25,566 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 FOA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 25,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 25,566 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 24,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 22,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 22,590 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,982 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,322 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 20,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 15,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,163 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 9,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2009 7,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 5,192 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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KC02 FOA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KC02 FOA, 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 KC02 FOA registered?

KC02 FOA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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