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AE53 FZJ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,020 mi
Last recorded40,020 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FZJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 40,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 39,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,609 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 37,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 26,348 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,817 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 17,606 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 17,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,182 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,626 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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AE53 FZJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,890 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AE53 FZJ, 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 AE53 FZJ registered?

AE53 FZJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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