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Y971 FHG

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,324 mi
Last recorded70,324 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 FHG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 70,324 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 69,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,537 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 67,537 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 66,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,793 miles

front chain cover missing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 54,822 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,185 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,472 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,740 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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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.

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