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P6 LBY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,621 mi
Last recorded44,621 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 LBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,728 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,781 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,781 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,240 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 17,240 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,370 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 16,370 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,192 miles

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

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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P6 LBY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P6 LBY, 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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P6 LBY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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