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DK03 FZB

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,847 mi
Last recorded17,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 FZB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 17,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 17,396 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 17,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2015 15,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 12,207 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 9,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 8,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,209 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 7,187 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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DK03 FZB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK03 FZB, 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 DK03 FZB registered?

DK03 FZB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 FZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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