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K2 GTS

1993 Yamaha GTS1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,554 mi
Last recorded48,554 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha GTS100035,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 GTS
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,826 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 45,826 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 43,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 43,729 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 39,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,678 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 38,678 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 37,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,249 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 35,249 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,627 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,627 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,471 miles

1 rear light bulb not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 27,452 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 May 2007 27,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,578 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha GTS1000?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
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K2 GTS is a 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 35,770 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 GTS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K2 GTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha GTS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K2 GTS registered?

K2 GTS is a 1993 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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