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FJ53 VBL

2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,882 mi
Last recorded18,882 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Fzs 100022,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 18,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 17,345 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 16,689 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 16,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 15,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,086 miles

Head lamp has dip beam converters fitted.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 14,083 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,779 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 1000?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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FJ53 VBL is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,460 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 Fzs 1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 VBL registered?

FJ53 VBL is a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 1000, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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