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AU03 KNK

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,785 mi
Last recorded48,785 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KNK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,350 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 44,901 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,567 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,411 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,209 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,117 miles

several small cuts in front tyre

several small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,440 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,946 miles

slight play in rear swing arm bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,236 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 KNK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNK, 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 KNK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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