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M53 FCN

1994 Yamaha GTS1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,891 mi
Last recorded28,891 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Yamaha GTS100028,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 FCN
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 28,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,564 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,088 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 28,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,965 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 27,965 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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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M53 FCN is a 1994 Yamaha GTS1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha GTS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 28,033 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 M53 FCN, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M53 FCN is a 1994 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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