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KF02 VGK

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,487 mi
Last recorded24,487 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 VGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 24,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 22,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 20,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 20,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,987 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 17,557 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 17,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,633 miles

n/s grip slighty insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 6,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,681 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 VGK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KF02 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

KF02 VGK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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