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MF51 EVH

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,754 mi
Last recorded34,754 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 EVH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,916 miles

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

fork dust seals perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,623 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bracket to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,240 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 22,396 miles

front tyre poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,684 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 20,684 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 18,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate small

Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,926 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 14,820 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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MF51 EVH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MF51 EVH, 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 MF51 EVH registered?

MF51 EVH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is MF51 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 EVH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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