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FJ57 VJU

2007 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,929 mi
Last recorded70,929 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZS100016,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 VJU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,708 miles

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

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2024 69,682 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 63,506 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2019 54,058 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 40,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,850 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 37,813 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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FJ57 VJU is a 2007 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 16,857 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 FJ57 VJU, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ57 VJU registered?

FJ57 VJU is a 2007 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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