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Y706 OPV

2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,206 mi
Last recorded76,206 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 100024,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 OPV
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 76,206 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 71,946 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect both sides - LED bulbs fitted causing pattern issue (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector missing red reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake front lever appears to stick (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 49,303 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 49,200 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,636 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 47,632 miles

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

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,425 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 20,421 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,321 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,911 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,824 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,077 miles

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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Y706 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y706 OPV, 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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What year was Y706 OPV registered?

Y706 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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