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GN53 HKE

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,499 mi
Last recorded30,499 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HKE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 30,499 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 29,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 28,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 28,081 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,207 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,953 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,932 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,998 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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GN53 HKE 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 95.2%.

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 GN53 HKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 HKE registered?

GN53 HKE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GN53 HKE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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