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AE03 VOV

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,965 mi
Last recorded45,965 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VOV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 40,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 39,503 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,908 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 36,906 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,556 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,743 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 28,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,310 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust slightly loud

Pass 1 Jul 2017 19,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 19,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 13,320 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,843 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 12,231 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,231 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,025 miles

Front headlight kicks slightly to the right

Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 4,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,427 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 VOV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 VOV registered?

AE03 VOV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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