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HX03 FFE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,389 mi
Last recorded10,389 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 FFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 10,389 miles
Fail 10 May 2026 10,368 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 9,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 9,644 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 9,644 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjusted lever on dial (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 9,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 9,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 7,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 6,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,509 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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HX03 FFE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX03 FFE, 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 HX03 FFE registered?

HX03 FFE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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