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OU51 SXK

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,402 mi
Last recorded34,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 SXK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,976 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 33,976 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,660 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 29,660 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,949 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 23,993 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,945 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 18,945 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,250 miles

Numberplate replaced prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2008 14,489 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,489 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 14,437 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,739 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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OU51 SXK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU51 SXK, 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 OU51 SXK registered?

OU51 SXK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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