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YL51 YYG

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,855 mi
Last recorded19,855 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,855 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 19,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 19,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 19,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 10,792 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 10,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 9,787 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 9,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,981 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,631 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 6,233 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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YL51 YYG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL51 YYG, 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 YL51 YYG registered?

YL51 YYG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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