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Y91 XRY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,246 mi
Last recorded36,246 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 XRY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 36,246 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 36,245 miles

Central Front Brake component inadequately mounted brake hoses (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,517 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 34,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 33,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 32,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,100 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,355 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Apr 2012 26,355 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,271 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,271 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 5,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 4,248 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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Y91 XRY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y91 XRY, 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 Y91 XRY registered?

Y91 XRY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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