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FJ03 OBD

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,394 mi
Last recorded44,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OBD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,394 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 44,394 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,450 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,495 miles

Central Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 42,308 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 42,302 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,190 miles

Front Suspension operation soft

Pass 24 May 2018 42,005 miles

Clutch lever damaged

Fail 24 May 2018 42,005 miles

Clutch lever damaged

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 4 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 4 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 12,567 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,626 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,004 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 4,547 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 4,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 4,380 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 OBD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FJ03 OBD, 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 OBD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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