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AE03 VOB

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,062 mi
Last recorded33,062 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VOB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,062 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 33,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 31,490 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 31,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,808 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,046 miles

rear lower shocker bush worn

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,320 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 23,101 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,101 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,616 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 9,934 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 9,934 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 9,841 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,841 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 VOB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

AE03 VOB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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