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LJ51 ZJE

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZJE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 90,111 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 90,111 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 88,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 81,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,707 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Footrest insecure left (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,243 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 67,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,797 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 39,707 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 39,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,333 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 32,333 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

ns handlebar grip and switch cluster rotate on handlebars

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,500 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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LJ51 ZJE 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 78.3%.

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 ZJE, 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 LJ51 ZJE registered?

LJ51 ZJE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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