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ST52 LKE

2003 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,916 mi
Last recorded16,916 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF100014,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 16,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 13,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 11,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 8,880 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 8,867 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 8,728 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 8,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 8,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 8,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,617 miles

brake fluid dirty.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,852 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 6,852 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,353 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,182 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 6,182 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear mudguard broken

Pass 11 May 2007 5,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 5,184 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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ST52 LKE is a 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,816 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST52 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST52 LKE registered?

ST52 LKE is a 2003 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is ST52 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 LKE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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