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KE53 HFH

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HFH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,400 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,114 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 37,114 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,154 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,825 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,825 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,340 miles

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

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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KE53 HFH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KE53 HFH, 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 KE53 HFH registered?

KE53 HFH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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