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PO51 OBM

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,673 mi
Last recorded64,673 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OBM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 64,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 60,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 57,618 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 57,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,442 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,339 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 OBM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue 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 OBM, 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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PO51 OBM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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