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AY03 EZS

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

56,097 mi
Last recorded56,097 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EZS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 56,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,502 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 43,545 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Linkage bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,005 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,724 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 21,244 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 13,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 7,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,667 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 3,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 1,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,436 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 684 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 EZS is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AY03 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

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

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