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X989 MGN

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,062 mi
Last recorded55,062 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 MGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,062 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 54,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 54,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,974 miles

Offside Front headlight not as bright on dip beam .

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 52,475 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 52,475 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,880 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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X989 MGN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X989 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 X989 MGN registered?

X989 MGN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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