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MX51 YYF

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,447 mi
Last recorded21,447 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YYF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 21,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 21,178 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,863 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 59,831 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

handle bar guards foul mirror on lock

Pass 26 May 2016 59,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,207 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,469 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,388 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 8,386 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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MX51 YYF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX51 YYF, 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 MX51 YYF registered?

MX51 YYF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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