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Y649 DGP

2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 100024,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 DGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 70,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,039 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 70,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,794 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,808 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 62,317 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 58,791 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,534 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 41,143 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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Y649 DGP is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,166 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 Y649 DGP, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y649 DGP is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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