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L896 HKO

2003 Yamaha GTS1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,600 mi
Last recorded39,600 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 HKO
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 39,460 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2025 39,370 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 38,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 38,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,721 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 37,709 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,539 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 37,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,270 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 37,270 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 36,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,758 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,320 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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L896 HKO is a 2003 Yamaha GTS1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L896 HKO, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L896 HKO is a 2003 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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