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DN03 SZU

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,902 mi
Last recorded32,902 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 SZU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,902 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 32,893 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 32,232 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres. advised to replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 31,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 31,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,409 miles

Nearside Front Fork damp

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,087 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,769 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,002 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,759 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 11,759 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 8,412 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight 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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DN03 SZU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DN03 SZU, 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 DN03 SZU registered?

DN03 SZU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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