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DK03 KJA

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,332 mi
Last recorded52,332 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KJA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,799 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 51,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 48,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,283 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 47,283 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 41,411 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 41,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,010 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,780 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 38,762 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,532 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 27,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,114 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 KJA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

DK03 KJA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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