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2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,274 mi
Last recorded64,274 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 TAB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,274 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,816 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,473 miles

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

after market silencer fitted slightly noisy

front tyre valve cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 55,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,724 miles

Front wheel slight stiff to rotate

Fail 18 Sep 2015 52,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel slight stiff to rotate

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,744 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 45,744 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,171 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 36,116 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,283 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 31,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,939 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 22,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,061 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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FB03 TAB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB03 TAB, 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 FB03 TAB registered?

FB03 TAB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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