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AY03 DDV

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,002 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,402 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,987 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 20,795 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 18,363 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 15,385 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 13,545 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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AY03 DDV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY03 DDV, 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 AY03 DDV registered?

AY03 DDV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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