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HF53 EKA

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,971 mi
Last recorded39,971 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EKA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 39,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 37,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 33,659 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 30,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,903 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,500 miles

Exhaust touching and scraping swinging arm

Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,903 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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HF53 EKA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HF53 EKA, 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 HF53 EKA registered?

HF53 EKA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is HF53 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 EKA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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