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HY03 FZF

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,773 mi
Last recorded48,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FZF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 48,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Foot rests missing

Fail 22 Jun 2024 48,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Foot rests missing

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2024 48,751 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned integrated type too close together and affecting other lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Pillion footrests and grab rail not present

Pass 11 Jun 2022 47,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 47,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 42,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 36,175 miles

Central Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,078 miles

fork seals weeping

rear tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 15 May 2014 35,504 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 33,031 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,472 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 32,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,457 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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HY03 FZF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY03 FZF, 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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HY03 FZF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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