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HX03 XEN

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,072 mi
Last recorded52,072 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XEN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 52,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 47,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 29,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,387 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 24,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,647 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012
Pass 30 Sep 2011

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,153 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 11,571 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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HX03 XEN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEN, 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 HX03 XEN registered?

HX03 XEN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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