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FD03 YCZ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,297 mi
Last recorded40,297 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 40,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 37,701 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play small knock (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 30,000 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 24,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 19,948 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 19,948 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 16,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 16,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,481 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,478 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,470 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,965 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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FD03 YCZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD03 YCZ, 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 FD03 YCZ registered?

FD03 YCZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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