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AK52 FFZ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,883 mi
Last recorded36,883 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 FFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 36,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 36,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 36,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,081 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 34,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,221 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 32,221 miles

Drive chain excessively loose over tight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,114 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 27,920 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 27,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing baffle (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,718 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,718 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,715 miles

chain tension loose

front brake lever travel

front brakes noisey

Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

brake pads wearing low

front brake lever travel

front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,655 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake slightly binding

front tyre worn out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,405 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 18,405 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,962 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,126 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 FFZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AK52 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

AK52 FFZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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