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EK03 DXH

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,913 mi
Last recorded51,913 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DXH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,913 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,184 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 501,050 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 50,963 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 42,806 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,322 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,285 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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EK03 DXH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK03 DXH, 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 EK03 DXH registered?

EK03 DXH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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