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AF03 HDY

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,248 mi
Last recorded15,248 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HDY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 15,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 14,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 13,286 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Lower hose

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 13,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak Lower hose

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 May 2010 13,019 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 11,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,193 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 11,193 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,263 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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AF03 HDY is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF03 HDY, 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 AF03 HDY registered?

AF03 HDY is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is AF03 HDY safe to buy?

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