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HW03 EKN

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,405 mi
Last recorded35,405 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EKN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 35,405 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 35,377 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 34,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 33,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 27,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,880 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,725 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 26,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 10,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 5,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,432 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 4,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 4,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,045 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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HW03 EKN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HW03 EKN, 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 HW03 EKN registered?

HW03 EKN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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