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FG03 CNU

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 CNU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,768 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 81,479 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 75,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 71,638 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,713 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 29,713 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,241 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,832 miles

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

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

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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FG03 CNU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG03 CNU, 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 FG03 CNU registered?

FG03 CNU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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