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AU03 AFN

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AFN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,865 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear stiffness in suspension

exhaust header bolts corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,622 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,622 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,746 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 79,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear small cuts in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,377 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 63,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,362 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,949 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,243 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 30,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 200,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,102 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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AU03 AFN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU03 AFN, 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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AU03 AFN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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