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AY03 OBZ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,831 mi
Last recorded35,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,831 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly Has elastic band fitted to return lever. elastic band perished. (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 35,831 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly Has elastic band fitted to return lever. elastic band perished. (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp up to 50% not working

Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,571 miles

swing arm has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise front tyre flat (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,584 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,983 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,983 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,613 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,153 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,955 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 OBZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

AY03 OBZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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