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KF02 VHJ

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,701 mi
Last recorded46,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 VHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 46,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 45,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 45,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,800 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 33,800 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,028 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 33,011 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 26,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,633 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,254 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,566 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,322 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 6,893 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 VHJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF02 VHJ registered?

KF02 VHJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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