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GJ52 PWU

2003 Yamaha FZX750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,969 mi
Last recorded68,969 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZX75024,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 PWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,969 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,969 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,619 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,320 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine oil leak left hand side ,rear lower

Fail 21 Oct 2022 68,301 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess left hand front bracket has bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine oil leak left hand side ,rear lower

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,435 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight swelling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.33mm to 0.97mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight swelling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 63,690 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,872 miles

Clutch lever pivot is badly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,500 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn slightly knotchy (3.1.3a)

Oil leak slight misting oil/fuel around carbs ()

number plate light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,681 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,617 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm between 0.61 & 0.38mm in centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,157 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,706 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 43,681 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZX750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Horn not working 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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GJ52 PWU is a 2003 Yamaha FZX750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 24,638 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 FZX750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ52 PWU is a 2003 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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