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A18 RYE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,121 mi
Last recorded29,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RYE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 29,121 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 27,252 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 24,022 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 24,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both lights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 21,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 18,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 15,756 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 15,756 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 13,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 11,387 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 11,387 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 11,026 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 11,007 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,770 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 9,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 8,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 7,441 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 7,441 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 5,714 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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A18 RYE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,890 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 A18 RYE, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 RYE registered?

A18 RYE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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