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FJ03 SKV

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

11,617 mi
Last recorded11,617 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 SKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 11,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 11,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 8,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 7,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 6,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 5,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 4,592 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,653 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 4,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 4,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 SKV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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