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Y968 KJM

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,505 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 53,260 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,311 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,250 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,250 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,530 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,393 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,145 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,562 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,306 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 22,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,552 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 16,510 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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Y968 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y968 KJM, 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 Y968 KJM registered?

Y968 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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