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CN53 BXH

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,402 mi
Last recorded63,402 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 BXH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,376 miles

Central Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,972 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,332 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,960 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,997 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,395 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 15,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,966 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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CN53 BXH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CN53 BXH, 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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CN53 BXH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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