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803 XUP

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,115 mi
Last recorded8,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration803 XUP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 7,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,534 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 5,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,589 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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803 XUP is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,890 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 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 803 XUP, 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 803 XUP registered?

803 XUP is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 803 XUP safe to buy?

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