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EJ52 KJE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,969 mi
Last recorded37,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 KJE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,969 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,765 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,243 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,485 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 34,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,442 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,232 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,765 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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EJ52 KJE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ52 KJE, 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 EJ52 KJE registered?

EJ52 KJE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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