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Y988 WER

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 WER
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 39,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,901 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 37,139 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted type of clip used not suitable for power of bike (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Brake caliper leaking rear caliper nipples leaking under load (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,218 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,915 miles

Nearside drive chain corroded

Offside Front Upper plastic fairing damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit all (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,370 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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Y988 WER is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y988 WER, 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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Y988 WER is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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