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OU51 SXX

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

22,595 mi
Last recorded22,595 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 SXX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 22,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 22,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 21,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 20,175 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 20,175 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 19,739 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 19,739 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 17,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 16,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 14,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,206 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 12,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 9,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 4,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,316 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 SXX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

OU51 SXX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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