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BU03 UOX

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,995 mi
Last recorded16,995 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UOX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 16,995 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,834 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,811 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))

Pass 22 May 2008 9,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 7,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 5,360 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 UOX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BU03 UOX, 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 BU03 UOX registered?

BU03 UOX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 UOX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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