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NX51 RZF

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,301 mi
Last recorded54,301 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 RZF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 54,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose cylinder 2 and 3 flange extremely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 47,236 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 47,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,204 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,638 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 25,638 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,153 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,926 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 20,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 18,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 14,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 10,819 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 9,584 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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NX51 RZF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NX51 RZF, 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 NX51 RZF registered?

NX51 RZF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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