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WJ52 UED

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,831 mi
Last recorded45,831 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 UED
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 45,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 43,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 37,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,544 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 26,676 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 23,173 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 21,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,014 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,054 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 10,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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WJ52 UED is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 23,186 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 WJ52 UED, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 UED is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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