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Y168 RDL

2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,854 mi
Last recorded35,854 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 100024,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 RDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,854 miles

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2009 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,717 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,365 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 33,365 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,683 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 32,683 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,631 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012
Fail 28 Nov 2012 29,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,922 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,824 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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Y168 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,166 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 Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y168 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y168 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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