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RK51 LSJ

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,725 mi
Last recorded20,725 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2025 20,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 18,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 13,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 11,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 8,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,443 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 LSJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK51 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

RK51 LSJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RK51 LSJ safe to buy?

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