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WX51 LKM

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,838 mi
Last recorded24,838 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 24,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 24,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 24,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,902 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 23,881 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 23,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 23,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 22,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 21,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,954 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 19,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,907 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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WX51 LKM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WX51 LKM, 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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WX51 LKM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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