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GX03 MKU

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,712 mi
Last recorded61,712 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 MKU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 56,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 51,938 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 51,938 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick O/S & N/S disc pads worn below legal limit. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,486 miles

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

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 46,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder insecure fluid reservoir. (1.1.10 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight oil leak /misting from left fork seal

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,072 miles

Horn not operating as loud as it should be

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,800 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 15,800 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,679 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 7,679 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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GX03 MKU 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 81%.

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 GX03 MKU, 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 GX03 MKU registered?

GX03 MKU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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