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FJ03 OBC

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OBC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 48,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,534 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,427 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm bush worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,955 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 24,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,820 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 22,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 18,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 18,226 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Chain guard missing

Pass 20 May 2008 14,981 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2007 12,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,740 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 OBC is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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