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YL51 ZBP

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,590 mi
Last recorded34,590 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZBP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 34,433 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,437 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 33,184 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,072 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 31,072 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,155 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,772 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 21,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 17,208 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 13,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 13,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,885 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 11,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,273 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,749 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,749 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

rear o/s lamp does not illuminate

Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,868 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 7,868 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 6,871 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 6,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 ZBP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL51 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

YL51 ZBP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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