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HW53 FSF

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,456 mi
Last recorded23,456 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FSF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2025 23,456 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 23,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear brake brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Nov 2017 23,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 21,339 miles

choke cable broken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,833 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HW53 FSF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HW53 FSF, 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 HW53 FSF registered?

HW53 FSF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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