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GX53 HRU

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,591 mi
Last recorded19,591 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 19,591 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 18,559 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both front and rear sprockets worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 17,703 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 17,703 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 16,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 15,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,505 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 14,505 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,993 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front calipers require a service.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,481 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,325 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,325 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 10,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,406 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 10,142 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 7,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 7,843 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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 HRU 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 72.7%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

GX53 HRU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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