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EY03 FVW

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,336 mi
Last recorded57,336 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 57,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,772 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 51,772 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 42,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,732 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,564 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 20,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,375 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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EY03 FVW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EY03 FVW, 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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EY03 FVW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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