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AY63 VSJ

2014 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,475 mi
Last recorded16,475 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Yamaha FZ111,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 16,475 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 13,315 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 13,315 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 10,704 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 6,992 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 6,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 4,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 2,675 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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AY63 VSJ is a 2014 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,367 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 FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY63 VSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 12 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY63 VSJ registered?

AY63 VSJ is a 2014 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 7 January 2014.

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