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FY03 ZKK

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 ZKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 39,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 36,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 35,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,750 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,289 miles

Both tyres tread getting low 2mm left

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 12,804 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 9,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 6,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,248 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 3,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 2,968 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 ZKK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZKK, 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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FY03 ZKK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 July 2003.

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