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LJ51 ZJN

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZJN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 26,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Worn through braid (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 24,624 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one side working (dual lamps) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 24,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one side working (dual lamps) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 22,836 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,918 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,970 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 17,969 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,623 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding slightly

rear tyre valve perished slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2013 17,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 16,970 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,799 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,799 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2008 13,867 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,152 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 ZJN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

LJ51 ZJN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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