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Y899 JBH

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,479 mi
Last recorded73,479 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 JBH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,777 miles

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

aluminium brake pipe fittings used on front brake hoses

Fail 28 Feb 2024 65,777 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

aluminium brake pipe fittings used on front brake hoses

Pass 18 May 2021 65,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 64,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,566 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,480 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,480 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 40,041 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,392 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 29,120 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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Y899 JBH 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 80%.

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 Y899 JBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y899 JBH registered?

Y899 JBH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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