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WV52 ELO

2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,953 mi
Last recorded44,953 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Fzs 100025,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 ELO
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 44,953 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 41,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 38,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 29,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 26,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,585 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2014 21,498 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2014 21,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,256 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,642 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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WV52 ELO is a 2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 25,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV52 ELO, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV52 ELO is a 2002 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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