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WA03 FVW

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,134 mi
Last recorded41,134 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,134 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,399 miles

Front pads low

Fail 31 Jul 2012 16,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front pads low

Offside front position lamp out

Pass 16 Jul 2011 11,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 11,572 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 11,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 6,011 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 6,011 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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WA03 FVW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA03 FVW, 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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WA03 FVW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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