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KE04 VYY

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,369 mi
Last recorded24,369 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 VYY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 24,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 24,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 24,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 23,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 22,666 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 21,745 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 21,145 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 20,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 18,774 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 17,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 16,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2011 10,467 miles

Registration plate small

Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,997 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 5,962 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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KE04 VYY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 KE04 VYY, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE04 VYY registered?

KE04 VYY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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