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AE53 OWB

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,290 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 50,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,417 miles

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

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,730 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 May 2016 47,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 46,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,511 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 38,969 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 33,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,679 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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AE53 OWB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE53 OWB, 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 AE53 OWB registered?

AE53 OWB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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