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PL03 HOG

2014 Yamaha FZS1000

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

70,501 mi
Last recorded70,501 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HOG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 27,414 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 27,386 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 66,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 66,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 26,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 24,996 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively mono link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,816 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,972 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 24,613 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 24,613 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,568 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 40,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,883 miles

chain has tight spots

play in lower suspension bushe

Pass 15 Nov 2014 22,706 miles

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

swingarm bearing has sum play

Fail 15 Nov 2014 22,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

swingarm bearing has sum play

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,047 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,629 miles

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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PL03 HOG is a 2014 Yamaha FZS1000 in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 PL03 HOG, 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 12 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PL03 HOG is a 2014 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 November 2014.

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