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SY51 CVJ

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,588 mi
Last recorded8,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 CVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 8,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 8,257 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 8,092 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 8,064 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever has end part missing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 7,274 miles

front fork seals damp

Fail 25 Aug 2015 7,274 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front fork seals damp

Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 6,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 4,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 4,565 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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SY51 CVJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SY51 CVJ, 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 SY51 CVJ registered?

SY51 CVJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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