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FN04 BVY

2004 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,316 mi
Last recorded37,316 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ124,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 BVY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,316 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 27,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,275 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 21,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,011 miles

Front tyre worn low

Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 8,795 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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FN04 BVY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 24,319 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 FN04 BVY, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN04 BVY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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