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RK51 LMF

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,124 mi
Last recorded26,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LMF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 26,124 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 26,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 26,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,877 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2014 24,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,504 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,314 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 16,315 miles

front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 13 May 2008 16,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 56,603 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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RK51 LMF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

RK51 LMF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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