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CN03 CVB

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,218 mi
Last recorded55,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 CVB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 55,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 52,317 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 49,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 47,129 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 45,909 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 45,905 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 43,361 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 36,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 22,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 6,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 5,058 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,860 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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CN03 CVB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CN03 CVB, 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 CN03 CVB registered?

CN03 CVB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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