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Y938 OGV

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,282 mi
Last recorded18,282 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 OGV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 18,282 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 17,717 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 15,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 14,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 14,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,109 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 13,109 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 12,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 11,386 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 10,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,395 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,041 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 9,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,396 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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Y938 OGV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y938 OGV, 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 Y938 OGV registered?

Y938 OGV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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