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PK51 DXA

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,751 mi
Last recorded58,751 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 DXA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,751 miles

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

chain slightly lose and worn

Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,716 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 57,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 56,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,022 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,157 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 42,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006

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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PK51 DXA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK51 DXA, 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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What year was PK51 DXA registered?

PK51 DXA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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