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HF03 ODB

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,151 mi
Last recorded25,151 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ODB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 25,151 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 25,135 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 21,993 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 20,666 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 19,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 15,940 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 15,203 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,897 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,897 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 14,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 12,605 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 9,892 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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HF03 ODB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HF03 ODB, 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 HF03 ODB registered?

HF03 ODB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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