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AE03 GZF

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,250 mi
Last recorded39,250 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 GZF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,250 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 39,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,145 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 39,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 37,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 30,126 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 30,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,702 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 23,679 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,706 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,216 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AE03 GZF is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,777 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 GZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 GZF registered?

AE03 GZF is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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