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Y918 YBC

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,603 mi
Last recorded48,603 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 YBC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,603 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,264 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,923 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,725 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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Y918 YBC is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y918 YBC, 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 Y918 YBC registered?

Y918 YBC is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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