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X343 HNF

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,328 mi
Last recorded62,328 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 HNF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 62,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 62,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 61,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 60,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020
Fail 21 Feb 2020

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018
Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,472 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Mar 2016 60,828 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,552 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,577 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 33,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,413 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,080 miles

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

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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X343 HNF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X343 HNF, 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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X343 HNF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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