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Y642 WCE

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,906 mi
Last recorded57,906 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 WCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,748 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,748 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,315 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 52,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 46,611 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,608 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,287 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,085 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 22,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,962 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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Y642 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y642 WCE, 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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Y642 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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