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KC51 MHV

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,898 mi
Last recorded38,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 MHV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 38,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 29,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 23,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 17,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 17,749 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,401 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mono shock (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forkseal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 13,553 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,512 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 13,496 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 11,711 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,331 miles

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

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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KC51 MHV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KC51 MHV, 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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KC51 MHV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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