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DK53 YWZ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,588 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 73,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 68,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 64,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 62,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 60,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,034 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 43,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 40,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,394 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,135 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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DK53 YWZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow 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 DK53 YWZ, 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 DK53 YWZ registered?

DK53 YWZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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