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FA04 KZZ

2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,821 mi
Last recorded23,821 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Fzs 100019,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 KZZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,821 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 23,808 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 23,073 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake - higher efficiency normally achieved

Fail 17 Nov 2023 23,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake - higher efficiency normally achieved

Pass 5 Jul 2021 20,219 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 20,217 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,611 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 19,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot front brake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 18,276 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 14,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,493 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 11,260 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 10,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 9,470 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 8,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 6,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 1,151 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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FA04 KZZ is a 2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 19,849 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 Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA04 KZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA04 KZZ is a 2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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