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GN53 HXR

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,630 mi
Last recorded38,630 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HXR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,630 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,679 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 36,771 miles

Offside Lower fairing slightly loose, but not likely to become detached

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 36,771 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower fairing slightly loose, but not likely to become detached

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,961 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,997 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,355 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 22,526 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

no plate light not working .

Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,433 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear no plate light flashing

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,218 miles

throttle stiffness on left hand lock

wear front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,172 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 HXR is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HXR, 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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What year was GN53 HXR registered?

GN53 HXR is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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