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Y97 UDS

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,486 mi
Last recorded23,486 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 UDS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 23,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 17,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 14,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,327 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 11,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 9,041 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 9,041 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 8,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 8,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,068 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 6,886 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,392 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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Y97 UDS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y97 UDS, 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 Y97 UDS registered?

Y97 UDS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y97 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 UDS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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