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CN03 EWE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,807 mi
Last recorded18,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 EWE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 18,807 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 18,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lh fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 17,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 17,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 16,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 16,603 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 16,423 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,810 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 15,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,811 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 10,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,231 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 EWE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CN03 EWE, 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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CN03 EWE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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