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KF02 VGO

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,481 mi
Last recorded44,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 VGO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 44,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 44,405 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 44,400 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 44,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,262 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,380 miles

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 43,380 miles

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,798 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged valve stem starting to perish and cracking (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged valve stem starting to perish and cracking (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,863 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,310 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 34,310 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,828 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,630 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 VGO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

KF02 VGO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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