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AU03 ABZ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,243 mi
Last recorded28,243 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ABZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 28,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 27,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 26,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 23,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,109 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 8,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,855 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 7,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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AU03 ABZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AU03 ABZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 ABZ registered?

AU03 ABZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 ABZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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