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GK03 JBY

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,387 mi
Last recorded33,387 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 JBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 33,387 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,028 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Footrest slightly loose Riders rubber mounts worn (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 29,674 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 28,662 miles

Brake component slightly loose Footbrake lever rubber mounting and has movement (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 27,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,531 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 21,639 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2015 21,639 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 20,605 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 20,605 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,678 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 8,872 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,872 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 4,832 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))

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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GK03 JBY is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GK03 JBY, 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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GK03 JBY is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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