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AE03 HXU

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,918 mi
Last recorded41,918 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HXU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 41,918 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 41,918 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 41,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,445 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,685 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,136 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 25,982 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,982 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,382 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 HXU is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

AE03 HXU is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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