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YC51 OPJ

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,232 mi
Last recorded58,232 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 OPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,082 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake fluid level on minimum mark

Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,733 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 46,431 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,629 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 45,629 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,415 miles

FRONT T YRE WRONG SIZE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 41,233 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 41,233 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 38,008 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 36,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,275 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 33,270 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,895 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,191 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,360 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,008 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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YC51 OPJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YC51 OPJ, 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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YC51 OPJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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