MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headset Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear Suspension Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front fork seals perrished
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
tyres>covered in lube/oil or cleaning agent>>very slippery
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?
Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 FLB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 AY53 FLB, 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 AY53 FLB registered?
AY53 FLB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 14 October 2003.
Is AY53 FLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY53 FLB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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