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AY53 EPD

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,959 mi
Last recorded49,959 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EPD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,959 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 49,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 32,422 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 31,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 31,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,863 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 26,077 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,027 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,519 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 12,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,866 miles

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

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

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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AY53 EPD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY53 EPD, 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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AY53 EPD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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