CarVerify

Free Car Check

YN54 UEJ

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,952 mi
Last recorded49,952 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 UEJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,287 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 47,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 46,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 45,518 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,268 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 44,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 37,567 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2018 35,749 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 May 2017 34,281 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,057 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,273 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 27,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,442 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,553 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 24 Oct 2008 15,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 11,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,942 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
Full Yamaha FZS1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YN54 UEJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 YN54 UEJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN54 UEJ?

You can check the full history of YN54 UEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YN54 UEJ registered?

YN54 UEJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is YN54 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN54 UEJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN54 UEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YN54 UEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.