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Y946 GTG

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,868 mi
Last recorded69,868 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 GTG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,868 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 61,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,535 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,661 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 42,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,346 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,654 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 34,653 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,440 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,435 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,585 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,579 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 21,297 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,526 miles

No rear footrest (rider only)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,522 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

No rear footrest (rider only)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,812 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,254 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 14,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,352 miles

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

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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Y946 GTG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y946 GTG, 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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Y946 GTG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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