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SF51 FYD

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,646 mi
Last recorded37,646 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 FYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 35,564 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 29,382 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 29,369 miles

Rear Brake disc insecure x1 mounting bolt missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 27,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 25,269 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 23,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,986 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 17,166 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,542 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 12,751 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,324 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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SF51 FYD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SF51 FYD, 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 SF51 FYD registered?

SF51 FYD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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