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Y922 HKY

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,610 mi
Last recorded37,610 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 HKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 37,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation ingressed on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 35,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 35,850 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 35,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 35,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 34,699 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,430 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 33,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose L/H Footrest Loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 32,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2017 30,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 29,140 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 27,248 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 27,248 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,234 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 22,557 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,542 miles

Clutch lever pivot play

Exhaust silencer damaged but secure

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Hole in hugger

Fail 3 Jul 2013 22,542 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever pivot play

Exhaust silencer damaged but secure

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Hole in hugger

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,330 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,912 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,875 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,570 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,196 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,263 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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Y922 HKY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y922 HKY, 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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Y922 HKY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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