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GX03 VHN

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,720 mi
Last recorded57,720 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VHN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 57,481 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 56,427 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 56,425 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 55,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 55,783 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,690 miles

Front valve neck slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,907 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,730 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,730 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,732 miles

handlebars on full lock slightly foul screen

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,721 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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GX03 VHN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

GX03 VHN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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