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Y96 VHR

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 45,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,081 miles

clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,080 miles

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

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,537 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 41,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,884 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,253 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 17,414 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 17,414 miles

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

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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Y96 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y96 VHR, 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 Y96 VHR registered?

Y96 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y96 VHR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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