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Y959 CEY

2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,045 mi
Last recorded27,045 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 100024,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 CEY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 27,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,607 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 25,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 25,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,339 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK N/S LOWER ENGINE

Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 22,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,201 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 22,201 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,750 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 21,750 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,010 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,511 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 17,511 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,650 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,801 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 13,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,975 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 7,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,358 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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Y959 CEY is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,166 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 Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y959 CEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y959 CEY registered?

Y959 CEY is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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