MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
front chain cover missing
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play lower shock absorber mount into dog leg (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play forward dog leg mount onto chassis (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?
Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y971 FHG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 Y971 FHG, 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 Y971 FHG registered?
Y971 FHG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y971 FHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y971 FHG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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