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VA04 FYJ

2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,349 mi
Last recorded9,349 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Fzs 100019,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 FYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 9,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 7,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 7,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 7,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 7,022 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 6,501 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 6,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working off the front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,119 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 6,119 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,288 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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VA04 FYJ is a 2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA04 FYJ, 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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What year was VA04 FYJ registered?

VA04 FYJ is a 2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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