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AU53 EGC

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,640 mi
Last recorded53,640 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,640 miles

rear lights and indicters same unit/ original from factery

Fail 12 Sep 2024 53,640 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear lights and indicters same unit/ original from factery

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush attachment bracket (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 41,821 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 39,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake slightly sticking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 31,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,810 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,108 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 8,426 miles

rear tyre has slow puncture

Pass 28 Nov 2006 3,038 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 3,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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AU53 EGC 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 85%.

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 AU53 EGC, 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 AU53 EGC registered?

AU53 EGC is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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