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LJ51 UYH

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,743 mi
Last recorded26,743 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 UYH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 26,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 26,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 26,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 26,022 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 25,843 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 25,842 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 25,824 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 25,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,618 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,382 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 24,355 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,784 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 17,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 15,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 13,414 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 13,414 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 10,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 8,788 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 8,788 miles

Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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LJ51 UYH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 LJ51 UYH, 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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LJ51 UYH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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