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CU03 HKE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,327 mi
Last recorded46,327 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HKE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 44,769 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing green light when indicating (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 40,855 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 40,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,474 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 29,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,232 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,950 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 25,048 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,419 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 10,371 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,423 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 HKE 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 82.6%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

CU03 HKE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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