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KP53 ZYB

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ZYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 57,219 miles

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

Nearside control loose

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,086 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 57,085 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 57,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil l/h (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 51,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp one front side lamp out (1.1.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 42,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 25,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,435 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 15,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,073 miles

has cut in tread not to cords

Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,963 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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KP53 ZYB is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP53 ZYB, 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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KP53 ZYB is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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