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2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,369 mi
Last recorded50,369 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NUM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 50,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,682 miles

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

drive chain has 2 tight links

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,323 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 47,323 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front lever dirty contacts (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,147 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 41,814 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 40,439 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,218 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 38,211 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,865 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 33,135 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front pads rusty

Pass 12 May 2012 31,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 29,965 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 29,965 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 28,619 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slightley

Fail 15 May 2009 27,616 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 27,616 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 25,978 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,841 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 18,797 miles

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

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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DA03 NUM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DA03 NUM, 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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DA03 NUM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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