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FJ03 BBZ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,763 mi
Last recorded38,763 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 BBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 38,763 miles

Headlight masks fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,179 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 38,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,910 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 Squares (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,169 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 34,169 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 30,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 27,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,904 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,595 miles

Headlamp image taped

Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,811 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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FJ03 BBZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJ03 BBZ, 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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FJ03 BBZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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