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KW04 VYY

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,163 mi
Last recorded43,163 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VYY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 43,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,989 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,725 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 42,353 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 42,353 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,958 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 41,958 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,818 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 39,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,511 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 38,511 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,315 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,386 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 30,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,416 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,218 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,997 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,188 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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KW04 VYY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KW04 VYY, 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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What year was KW04 VYY registered?

KW04 VYY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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