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N5 CDS

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,241 mi
Last recorded32,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 CDS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 32,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 31,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 31,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 30,836 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,405 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 30,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,854 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 27,817 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 27,817 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,873 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,853 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,994 miles

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

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 CDS 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 85%.

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 N5 CDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N5 CDS registered?

N5 CDS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is N5 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 CDS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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