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YJ03 YMY

2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,877 mi
Last recorded35,877 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Fzs 100022,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YMY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,691 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 34,288 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 34,288 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 33,683 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 33,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,013 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 33,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,372 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 32,372 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,119 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 32,119 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 31,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,481 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 23,953 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 23,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 22,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,458 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 16,724 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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YJ03 YMY is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJ03 YMY, 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 YJ03 YMY registered?

YJ03 YMY is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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