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RK51 SKZ

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 SKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 92,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,996 miles

carb inlet rubbers cracking

front tyre cracking badly on side walls

neutral light inoperative

oil level too high poss causing oil leak

rear tyre cracking badly between treads

Fail 2 Apr 2016 85,986 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

carb inlet rubbers cracking

front tyre cracking badly on side walls

neutral light inoperative

oil level too high poss causing oil leak

rear tyre cracking badly between treads

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,856 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

both rear indicators loose,held on with cable ties

Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Offside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,319 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 SKZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SKZ, 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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RK51 SKZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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