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SJ51 KAO

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,157 mi
Last recorded59,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,167 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 52,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,297 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 30,133 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,832 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,182 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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SJ51 KAO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJ51 KAO, 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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SJ51 KAO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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