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CU03 HGE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,345 mi
Last recorded47,345 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HGE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,588 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,563 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 45,180 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 44,867 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,188 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,596 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,975 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,650 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 32,632 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,177 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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CU03 HGE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU03 HGE, 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 CU03 HGE registered?

CU03 HGE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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