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HJ52 UOB

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,873 mi
Last recorded33,873 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UOB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 33,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 32,888 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 32,407 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 31,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 30,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,915 miles

rear brake hose routed close to rear wheel

Fail 29 May 2012 19,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2012 19,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 16,133 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 14,340 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 12,875 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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HJ52 UOB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HJ52 UOB, 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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HJ52 UOB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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