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WX51 LTY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,885 mi
Last recorded38,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 38,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 36,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,772 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 25,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 24,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 24,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,199 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,898 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 22,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,265 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 LTY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WX51 LTY, 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 WX51 LTY registered?

WX51 LTY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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