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YJ07 XAF

2007 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,570 mi
Last recorded52,570 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZS100016,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 XAF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front brake caliper scraping possible stone stuck

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2025 50,915 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,238 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 49,229 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 47,744 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,194 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm linkage bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,188 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,915 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 37,903 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,468 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,911 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 32,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,537 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 21,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,776 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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YJ07 XAF is a 2007 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 16,857 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 YJ07 XAF, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ07 XAF registered?

YJ07 XAF is a 2007 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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