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RX53 YUU

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,314 mi
Last recorded30,314 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YUU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 30,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 29,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 29,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,735 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 26,743 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 25,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,904 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,590 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 15,196 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,196 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,192 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in rear swinging arm bearings

throttle stiff

Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,889 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

on slight play in rear suspenison linkages

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 5,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 3,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 3,334 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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RX53 YUU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,890 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 RX53 YUU, 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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What year was RX53 YUU registered?

RX53 YUU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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