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CU03 HKN

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,844 mi
Last recorded37,844 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HKN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,844 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,034 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 35,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 33,098 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 33,098 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 32,072 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 30,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,095 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 23,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

annodised fittings on brake lines

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

annodised fittings on brake lines

Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,440 miles

alloy fited brake ends

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,719 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,228 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,639 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 11,639 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,538 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 4,186 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 HKN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HKN, 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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CU03 HKN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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