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DK03 FZV

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,517 mi
Last recorded51,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 FZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 51,517 miles

Front Headlamp cowl slightly loose on frame mounting

Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,110 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,883 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 40,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 31,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,057 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 25,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,633 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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DK03 FZV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DK03 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK03 FZV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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