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YS51 FZB

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 FZB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,195 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 76,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,915 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,228 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps Switch missing. (1.1.4c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Rear monoshock lower leverage arm front bush . (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies FRONT OPERATED. (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,115 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,105 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 55,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 41,765 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,754 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,754 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,355 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 21,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 18,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 15,954 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 15,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,348 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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YS51 FZB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YS51 FZB, 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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YS51 FZB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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