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AY03 KXS

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,861 mi
Last recorded9,861 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KXS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 9,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 8,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 7,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 7,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 6,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 6,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 6,149 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 5,750 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 5,645 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 5,644 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork oil leaking on to disc (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2017 5,611 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 KXS 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 KXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 KXS registered?

AY03 KXS is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AY03 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 KXS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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