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H9 BFH

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,617 mi
Last recorded101,617 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 BFH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,250 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,871 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,569 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 56,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high Headlight loose. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,005 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,576 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 29,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,329 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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H9 BFH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H9 BFH, 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 H9 BFH registered?

H9 BFH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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