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Y959 FOD

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,575 mi
Last recorded18,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 FOD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,575 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,572 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front brake leaver rough in operation

Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,910 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 14,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,910 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 14,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,909 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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Y959 FOD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y959 FOD, 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 Y959 FOD registered?

Y959 FOD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y959 FOD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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