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Y953 HDT

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,131 mi
Last recorded35,131 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 HDT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 35,127 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 34,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,915 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 30,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,797 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 28,749 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,402 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 25,843 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,844 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 19,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,789 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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Y953 HDT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y953 HDT, 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 Y953 HDT registered?

Y953 HDT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y953 HDT safe to buy?

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