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GN03 SZC

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,057 mi
Last recorded27,057 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 SZC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 27,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 25,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 24,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 22,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 22,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 21,534 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 21,357 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 21,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,167 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 11,160 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,202 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 3,781 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 SZC is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

GN03 SZC is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is GN03 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 SZC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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