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EU03 RHE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,905 mi
Last recorded64,905 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 RHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,905 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Aug 2025 64,899 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,827 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,485 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,233 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 61,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 61,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 61,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 60,154 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 55,012 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 53,291 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 50,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,740 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 4,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,282 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 RHE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EU03 RHE, 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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EU03 RHE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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