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AE03 ACJ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ACJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,673 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 43,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,949 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,033 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 17,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,451 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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AE03 ACJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE03 ACJ, 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 AE03 ACJ registered?

AE03 ACJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 ACJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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