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AJ03 MYR

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,077 mi
Last recorded46,077 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MYR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,077 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 46,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Top fork yoke bolts not fully secured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 45,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 44,849 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess upper engine bolts. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,180 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pads slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 44,180 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pads slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 42,825 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,359 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,782 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 9,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,810 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 7,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 7,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 7,304 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,049 miles

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

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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AJ03 MYR 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 AJ03 MYR, 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 AJ03 MYR registered?

AJ03 MYR is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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