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BJ03 HEV

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,754 mi
Last recorded40,754 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HEV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 40,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,083 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 39,897 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 30,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,575 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,715 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,089 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,380 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,210 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,617 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 7,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 2,696 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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BJ03 HEV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BJ03 HEV, 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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BJ03 HEV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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