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GN03 SYZ

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,106 mi
Last recorded23,106 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 SYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 23,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 22,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 22,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,242 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,957 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,596 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,685 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 May 2010 9,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 8,930 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 8,930 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 5,529 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 SYZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,890 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GN03 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

GN03 SYZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is GN03 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 SYZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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