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BV14 ZTU

2014 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,965 mi
Last recorded17,965 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Yamaha FZ111,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 ZTU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,965 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 17,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 13,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 12,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 11,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 9,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 8,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 6,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 5,010 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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BV14 ZTU is a 2014 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV14 ZTU, 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.

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What year was BV14 ZTU registered?

BV14 ZTU is a 2014 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 24 May 2014.

Is BV14 ZTU safe to buy?

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