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K30 YAM

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,362 mi
Last recorded36,362 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,331 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 34,331 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,077 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2006 19,771 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 19,771 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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K30 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 K30 YAM, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K30 YAM registered?

K30 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is K30 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K30 YAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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