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AE03 HFB

2003 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,132 mi
Last recorded22,132 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HFB
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 22,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 19,308 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 15,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 15,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 8,811 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 8,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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AE03 HFB is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 14,722 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AE03 HFB registered?

AE03 HFB is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 HFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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