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L33 FLW

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,979 mi
Last recorded28,979 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 FLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 28,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 28,924 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 28,354 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 28,354 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 27,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 27,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 26,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 26,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,765 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,765 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,445 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,960 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 21,208 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,479 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 18,479 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 16,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,671 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,671 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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L33 FLW is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L33 FLW, 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 L33 FLW registered?

L33 FLW is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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