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Y875 KBL

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,710 mi
Last recorded64,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 KBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,484 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chain dry

handlebar mount slight play

monoshock linkage worn

rear tyre worn

Fail 7 Apr 2022 63,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chain dry

handlebar mount slight play

monoshock linkage worn

rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,412 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,412 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp not working front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 59,423 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 55,717 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 2 Jun 2017 52,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,369 miles

rear pads getting low

slight bind on fronr wheel brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,480 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 22,431 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,353 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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Y875 KBL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y875 KBL, 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 Y875 KBL registered?

Y875 KBL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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