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Y871 FHK

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,217 mi
Last recorded26,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 FHK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,217 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 26,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,627 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,322 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,151 miles

throttle cable deterioated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,997 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 23,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

damaged throttle cable

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

damaged throttle cable

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,064 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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Y871 FHK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y871 FHK, 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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Y871 FHK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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