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GN03 BWH

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,356 mi
Last recorded19,356 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BWH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 19,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.59mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 19,214 miles

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 24 May 2024 18,758 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 16,550 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 16,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,665 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 15,665 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 15,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 15,205 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 15,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,785 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,785 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,582 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,983 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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GN03 BWH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN03 BWH, 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 GN03 BWH registered?

GN03 BWH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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