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NK03 CUA

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,542 mi
Last recorded17,542 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 CUA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 17,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 17,278 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 16,328 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hugger catching tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2021 15,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 12,425 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 10,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,952 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 9,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 9,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 8,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 4,247 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 2,586 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 2,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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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NK03 CUA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK03 CUA, 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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NK03 CUA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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