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FY03 XJE

2003 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf10,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 4 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015

day time use no lights fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

no lights fitted no upper chain guard fitted slight freeplay in mono shock links

Fail 5 Dec 2013

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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FY03 XJE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,142 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 XJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY03 XJE registered?

FY03 XJE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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