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HF53 JXE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 JXE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,864 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 48,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,688 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 42,816 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 40,936 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,909 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 38,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,632 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 27,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 27,912 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 25,410 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 May 2015 25,410 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 21,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,140 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,911 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 15,108 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 10,090 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 5,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 1,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 981 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 JXE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HF53 JXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF53 JXE registered?

HF53 JXE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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