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AE53 WFM

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,537 mi
Last recorded23,537 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 23,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 22,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 22,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 22,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 20,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 20,346 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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 20,093 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))

fairing mounting brkt loose

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2009 14,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,985 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 WFM is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AE53 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

AE53 WFM is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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