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LF51 ZDR

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,388 mi
Last recorded49,388 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZDR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,203 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 48,199 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 47,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 46,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,780 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 41,780 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,700 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,139 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,888 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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LF51 ZDR is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF51 ZDR, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 ZDR registered?

LF51 ZDR is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is LF51 ZDR safe to buy?

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