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KE53 VZR

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,613 mi
Last recorded16,613 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VZR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 16,613 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 16,601 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 16,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 16,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 15,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 15,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,477 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 7,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

repair to rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 5,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 4,057 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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KE53 VZR is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KE53 VZR, 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 KE53 VZR registered?

KE53 VZR is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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