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EO03 ZFG

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,679 mi
Last recorded94,679 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,679 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,679 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 93,898 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 93,898 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside front fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level rear brake (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,269 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,269 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,088 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 90,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,700 miles

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,770 miles

chain slack

front brake rubbing

o/s headlamp beam on upper limit

Pass 19 Feb 2011 41,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,855 miles

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

The outer brake pad is sticking and wearing the pads at a unequal amount

Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,133 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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EO03 ZFG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO03 ZFG, 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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EO03 ZFG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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