MOT Status
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81,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
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)
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))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?
Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YS51 FZB registered?
YS51 FZB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 27 December 2001.
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