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PN03 BWK

2003 Yamaha YZF1000

Orange Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,923 mi
Last recorded29,923 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF100014,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 BWK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 29,923 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail 1 tooth broken (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 25,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 24,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 24,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,019 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 23,998 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside exhaust fouling on swingarm

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,564 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 20,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,173 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 17,173 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,220 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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PN03 BWK is a 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 in Orange with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,816 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN03 BWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN03 BWK is a 2003 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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