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LJ03 HWE

2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,473 mi
Last recorded27,473 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Fzs 100022,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 27,473 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER SUSPENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,418 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,254 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,999 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,218 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 26,218 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,124 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 23,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,970 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 20,454 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,394 miles

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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LJ03 HWE is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ03 HWE, 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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LJ03 HWE is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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