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GX03 XGK

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,108 mi
Last recorded41,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 40,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 40,022 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,837 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 28,837 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 21,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,772 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 6,174 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 XGK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

GX03 XGK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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