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FJ53 VBK

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,655 mi
Last recorded29,655 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VBK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 28,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 26,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,578 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,543 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,768 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,405 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 10,403 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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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FJ53 VBK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver 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 FJ53 VBK, 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 FJ53 VBK registered?

FJ53 VBK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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