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Y96 WSW

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,051 mi
Last recorded20,051 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 WSW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 20,051 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,728 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 17,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,080 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 14,423 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 13,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 11,830 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 11,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,419 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,515 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2010 9,796 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 7,941 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 6,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 4,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 3,848 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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Y96 WSW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSW, 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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Y96 WSW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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