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FN03 GYD

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,455 mi
Last recorded27,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 GYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 27,455 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 25,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 24,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 22,544 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 19,687 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 19,328 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 19,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 13,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 11,469 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 10,315 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 10,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 9,108 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 6,846 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,090 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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FN03 GYD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN03 GYD, 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 FN03 GYD registered?

FN03 GYD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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