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Y93 RSS

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,651 mi
Last recorded11,651 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 RSS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 11,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 11,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 10,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 10,142 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 10,142 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 10,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 10,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 10,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 10,082 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 10,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 9,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015

slight bind front wheel req attention

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,808 miles

slight BIND front wheel REQ ATTENTION

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight bind front wheel req strip/clean

Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,681 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 9,681 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,527 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 9,527 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006
Pass 12 Aug 2005 9,201 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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Y93 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y93 RSS, 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 Y93 RSS registered?

Y93 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y93 RSS safe to buy?

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