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WA51 OYP

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,367 mi
Last recorded70,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OYP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 70,364 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 66,220 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,462 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 64,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 64,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,505 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 63,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,286 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,526 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,564 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,921 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,641 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,641 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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WA51 OYP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA51 OYP, 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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WA51 OYP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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