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OU51 VWP

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,513 mi
Last recorded17,513 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VWP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 17,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 17,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 17,200 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 15,442 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,438 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 15,438 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,340 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,167 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 16,167 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,961 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 13,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,900 miles

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

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

r/h headlamp partial illumination

Pass 12 Oct 2010 9,666 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 9,666 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,643 miles

Number plate undersize.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 8,643 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Number plate undersize.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 May 2006 7,271 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Number plate undersize.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 7,271 miles

Number plate undersize.

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 VWP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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