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LA04 KBU

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,557 mi
Last recorded27,557 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 KBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 22,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,238 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 13,982 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 13,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre losing profile

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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LA04 KBU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA04 KBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA04 KBU registered?

LA04 KBU is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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