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AU53 EGF

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,915 mi
Last recorded40,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,915 miles

Nearside handlebar grip worn smooth

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,558 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 4,433 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 4,433 miles

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

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 EGF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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