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YN51 WKU

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,641 mi
Last recorded13,641 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 WKU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 13,641 miles

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

front brake slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2024 13,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 13,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 12,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 12,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 11,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 11,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,921 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 10,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 8,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 5,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 3,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,449 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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YN51 WKU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YN51 WKU, 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 YN51 WKU registered?

YN51 WKU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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