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GX53 GSO

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

7,404 mi
Last recorded7,404 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GSO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 7,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 6,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 5,973 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 5,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 5,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 5,789 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 5,789 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2016 5,589 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 5,589 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 5 May 2015 5,430 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 May 2015 5,430 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 4,957 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 4,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 4,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 4,311 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 4,308 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 3,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

battery flat but operates electrics ok but wont start engine up

Pass 1 May 2008 3,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,521 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 2,521 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GX53 GSO is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GX53 GSO, 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 GX53 GSO registered?

GX53 GSO is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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