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WU51 HPE

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,611 mi
Last recorded9,611 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 HPE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 9,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 9,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 8,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,070 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 6,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,402 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 6,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 6,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 5,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 3,438 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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WU51 HPE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WU51 HPE, 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 WU51 HPE registered?

WU51 HPE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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