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FJ03 PYW

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,175 mi
Last recorded34,175 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 34,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 33,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,916 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 32,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,962 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 30,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 29,841 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 28,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 28,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 26,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,163 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 20,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 16,862 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 16,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 11,613 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 PYW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver 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 PYW, 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 PYW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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