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AU53 EGX

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,736 mi
Last recorded14,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 14,736 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Battery failed before chance to test, unable to start bike (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 14,557 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 14,557 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower swingarm shows signs of wear due to exhaust rubbing,

Fail 27 Jul 2021 12,352 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower swingarm shows signs of wear due to exhaust rubbing,

Pass 11 May 2019 8,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 7,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 6,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 5,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 5,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 4,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,014 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,081 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 24,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,154 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 15,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 11,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,281 miles

front brakes drag slightly

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 EGX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

AU53 EGX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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