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X988 MGN

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,316 mi
Last recorded60,316 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 MGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 60,316 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 60,113 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,292 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,248 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 55,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 52,028 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,984 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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X988 MGN 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 73.3%.

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 X988 MGN, 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 X988 MGN registered?

X988 MGN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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