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AY03 DEU

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,173 mi
Last recorded28,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DEU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,173 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 27,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 26,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,258 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 25,544 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 25,527 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 23,672 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 22,305 miles

After market exhaust fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal / worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,851 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 10,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,019 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 DEU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU registered?

AY03 DEU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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