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HN52 OCJ

2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,557 mi
Last recorded46,557 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Fzs 100022,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 OCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 46,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 45,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 42,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 38,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,441 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 24,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 15,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 15,886 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 13,612 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,859 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,974 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 6,794 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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HN52 OCJ is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN52 OCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN52 OCJ registered?

HN52 OCJ is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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