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VX51 GDA

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,756 mi
Last recorded59,756 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 GDA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,756 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 59,756 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,250 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,131 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 58,716 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,447 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,853 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,712 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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VX51 GDA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 VX51 GDA, 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 VX51 GDA registered?

VX51 GDA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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