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RK51 LCX

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,895 mi
Last recorded11,895 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LCX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 11,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 11,492 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 11,145 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 9,376 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 8,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 6,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 4,948 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 4,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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RK51 LCX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK51 LCX, 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 RK51 LCX registered?

RK51 LCX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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