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FY03 UVB

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,200 mi
Last recorded39,200 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UVB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 39,200 miles

Nearside Front FLASH DOES NOT WORK

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 38,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 36,907 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,356 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 35,356 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,665 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,662 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,112 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,752 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 6,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,640 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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FY03 UVB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FY03 UVB, 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 FY03 UVB registered?

FY03 UVB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FY03 UVB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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