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HY03 GCU

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 GCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,676 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 122,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 122,450 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,972 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 104,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

clutch dragging

Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,526 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

clutch dragging

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,594 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,594 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,229 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 68,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever is excessively tight an cant be opperated with ease

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,474 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,035 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,560 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 GCU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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