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AU53 EWH

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,578 mi
Last recorded37,578 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EWH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 37,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 32,947 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 32,947 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 29,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 25,542 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,116 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 19,723 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,154 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,966 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,355 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,961 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 9,998 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 6,610 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 6,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 6,320 miles

Front 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 EWH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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