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AK52 FDG

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 FDG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,641 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,017 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,309 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,144 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,122 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 39,607 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,815 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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AK52 FDG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AK52 FDG, 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 AK52 FDG registered?

AK52 FDG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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