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2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,612 mi
Last recorded38,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 NUM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 38,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,140 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,889 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,874 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 32,857 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp via headlight (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp via headlight (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,068 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,798 miles

rev counter flicking to 7, indecateing a fault

Pass 2 Dec 2010 13,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 3,659 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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CV52 NUM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CV52 NUM, 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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CV52 NUM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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