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CU03 KZW

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,465 mi
Last recorded31,465 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 KZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 31,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,601 miles

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 29,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 28,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 27,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 27,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 26,707 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 26,707 miles

Rear Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 21,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,500 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 18,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,294 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 6,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 4,307 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 KZW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CU03 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

CU03 KZW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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