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KF02 TZV

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,542 mi
Last recorded51,542 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 TZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 51,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,702 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 50,700 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 49,016 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

pass light isn't working

rear tyre plug reapir

Pass 3 Feb 2009 11,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 4,999 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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KF02 TZV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KF02 TZV, 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 KF02 TZV registered?

KF02 TZV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for KF02 TZV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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