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YJ51 WJM

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,732 mi
Last recorded21,732 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 WJM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,732 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 21,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 17,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 16,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,251 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 15,251 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,481 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 11,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 10,519 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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YJ51 WJM 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 85.7%.

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 YJ51 WJM, 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 YJ51 WJM registered?

YJ51 WJM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YJ51 WJM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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