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GN03 PZB

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,327 mi
Last recorded42,327 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 PZB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 42,327 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 42,327 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 41,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,352 miles

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 40,750 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2023 40,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 40,262 miles

Front Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 39,598 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 39,586 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 37,238 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2018 35,588 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 30,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,235 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,590 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 PZB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PZB, 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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GN03 PZB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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