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Y904 AEX

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,743 mi
Last recorded23,743 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 AEX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 23,743 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear tyre has cut in rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2026 23,729 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive front brake binding upon inspection (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement when applied keeps brake locked on and does not release (1.1.15 (e))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released x2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear tyre has cut in rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 23,026 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 23,021 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,598 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 8,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,720 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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Y904 AEX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y904 AEX, 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 Y904 AEX registered?

Y904 AEX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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