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FX53 FZV

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,586 mi
Last recorded31,586 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 31,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 30,884 miles

Rear Inner tyre valve rubber slight cracking present

Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,859 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 29,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,366 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 25,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 23,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,253 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,302 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 17,296 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 15,562 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 5,590 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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FX53 FZV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FX53 FZV, 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 FX53 FZV registered?

FX53 FZV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is FX53 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 FZV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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