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AE53 OWA

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,289 mi
Last recorded39,289 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,778 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 38,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,160 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 37,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 2,911 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,443 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 26,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,347 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 16,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,012 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 9,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2008 9,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 8,708 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 OWA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE53 OWA, 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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AE53 OWA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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