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PO51 HDG

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

13,139 mi
Last recorded13,139 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 HDG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 13,139 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 13,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 13,122 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 13,122 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 13,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 13,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 12,762 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 12,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 12,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 12,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 7,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 5,832 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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PO51 HDG 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 PO51 HDG, 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 PO51 HDG registered?

PO51 HDG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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