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W99 YAM

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,738 mi
Last recorded34,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW99 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 34,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 34,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 34,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 33,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 33,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 32,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,628 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,394 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,472 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 7,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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W99 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W99 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W99 YAM registered?

W99 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is W99 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W99 YAM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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