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BU03 LWX

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,901 mi
Last recorded66,901 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 66,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 66,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,267 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 65,267 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,403 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 63,383 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 61,263 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 61,263 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,991 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 23,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,985 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,893 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 18,594 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 18,415 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,486 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,486 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,924 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 9,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,754 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 4,303 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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BU03 LWX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 LWX, 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 BU03 LWX registered?

BU03 LWX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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