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PL03 GXJ

2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,353 mi
Last recorded38,353 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Fzs 100022,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,472 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 37,151 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,856 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 34,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,805 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,181 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 30,181 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,886 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,304 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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PL03 GXJ is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL03 GXJ, 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 PL03 GXJ registered?

PL03 GXJ is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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