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Y971 CDC

2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,572 mi
Last recorded2,572 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 100024,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 CDC
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 2,572 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 912 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 163 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 14 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 23,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,145 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 16,665 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 14,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,053 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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Y971 CDC is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y971 CDC, 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 Y971 CDC registered?

Y971 CDC is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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