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OU04 MZF

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,059 mi
Last recorded72,059 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 MZF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 68,552 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,389 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 63,389 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 60,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 58,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 57,083 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,410 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,725 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,383 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 41,373 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,340 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 28,340 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,035 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 25,035 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,926 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,626 miles

Handle bars bent

Fail 30 Mar 2010 20,626 miles

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

Handle bars bent

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,264 miles

Handle bars bent

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,654 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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OU04 MZF is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 OU04 MZF, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU04 MZF registered?

OU04 MZF is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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