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FJ03 BGF

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,449 mi
Last recorded22,449 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 BGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 22,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 21,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,560 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,195 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 15,276 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 12,356 miles

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 4 May 2006 7,285 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 BGF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BGF, 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 FJ03 BGF registered?

FJ03 BGF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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