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GL53 KTX

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,136 mi
Last recorded52,136 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KTX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 51,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,058 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,246 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 31,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,698 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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GL53 KTX is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 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 GL53 KTX, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 KTX registered?

GL53 KTX is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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