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GX53 UEL

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,576 mi
Last recorded38,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 38,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 37,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 37,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 36,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,972 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 33,972 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,468 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 10,664 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 10,659 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,907 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,339 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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 UEL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 UEL, 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.

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What year was GX53 UEL registered?

GX53 UEL is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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