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N5 BOY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,730 mi
Last recorded17,730 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 BOY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 17,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,404 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 14,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 14,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 13,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 13,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,663 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,545 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 11,191 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,756 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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N5 BOY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N5 BOY, 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 N5 BOY registered?

N5 BOY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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