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Y977 CGJ

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,789 mi
Last recorded4,789 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 CGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 4,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 4,789 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 4,295 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 3,971 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,247 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,191 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 19,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,596 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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Y977 CGJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y977 CGJ, 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 Y977 CGJ registered?

Y977 CGJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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