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YJ03 ZKP

2003 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,787 mi
Last recorded31,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF100014,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZKP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 31,749 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,744 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Off side lamp inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has more travel than that of a similar motorcycle but still meets efficiency

Pass 21 Aug 2023 27,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 27,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 27,630 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 27,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 26,644 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 26,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 25,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 23,238 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 23,106 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 19,534 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 16,285 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 1 May 2009 16,285 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 12,049 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 7,306 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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YJ03 ZKP is a 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJ03 ZKP, 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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YJ03 ZKP is a 2003 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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