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EU03 LHE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,403 mi
Last recorded22,403 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 22,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 21,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 20,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 19,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 17,855 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 17,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 17,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 15,343 miles

cut in rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 13,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,157 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 11,609 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 10,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,596 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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EU03 LHE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EU03 LHE, 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 EU03 LHE registered?

EU03 LHE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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