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DB02 YAM

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,347 mi
Last recorded29,347 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 16,294 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 16,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 16,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 14,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,152 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,262 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 7,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,312 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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DB02 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DB02 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB02 YAM registered?

DB02 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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