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VX04 VFA

2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,841 mi
Last recorded16,841 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Fzs 100019,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 VFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 16,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,339 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 16,303 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 16,303 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected lever pivot stiff (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released via front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 11,871 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 11,393 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 11,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour High Beam Is Blue (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,666 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 9,619 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 7,815 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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VX04 VFA is a 2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX04 VFA, 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 VX04 VFA registered?

VX04 VFA is a 2004 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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