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X129 EVO

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,832 mi
Last recorded57,832 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 EVO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 57,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 55,930 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wheel has made contact with exhaust.

Fail 21 Sep 2024 55,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators. (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators. (4.3.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wheel has made contact with exhaust.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,973 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,822 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 47,808 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,629 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,629 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,018 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,201 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,148 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,124 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

direction indicators slightly fast

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,154 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,552 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 9,639 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,639 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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X129 EVO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X129 EVO, 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 X129 EVO registered?

X129 EVO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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