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LX51 ODJ

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,033 mi
Last recorded35,033 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ODJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 35,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 34,831 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,792 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 34,792 miles

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached L/H AND R/H SIDES (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned BROKEN AT STEM L/H AND R/H SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working BACK LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator insecure L/H AND R/H FRONT (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,787 miles

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

oil leak under bike

Fail 4 Apr 2023 34,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on caliper and pads (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

oil leak under bike

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,703 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 34,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 33,105 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 28,884 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 28,884 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,921 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,955 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,955 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,778 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,776 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 13,445 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 8,957 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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LX51 ODJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX51 ODJ, 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 LX51 ODJ registered?

LX51 ODJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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