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NK03 GXW

2003 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,938 mi
Last recorded60,938 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Fazer19,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GXW
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 60,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 60,587 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front front brake lever bent but functional

Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 58,542 miles

Central Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,876 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 52,876 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 46,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 45,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 39,399 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 39,399 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,518 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 31,309 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 31,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,158 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 19,115 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,771 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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NK03 GXW is a 2003 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 19,316 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK03 GXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK03 GXW registered?

NK03 GXW is a 2003 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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