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CN03 FWJ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,101 mi
Last recorded50,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 FWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 50,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 47,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 46,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 42,569 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 42,569 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 42,018 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 41,982 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 41,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,464 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,782 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,925 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,382 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 20,382 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,593 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 FWJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

CN03 FWJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is CN03 FWJ safe to buy?

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