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AU03 AAK

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,468 mi
Last recorded46,468 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 46,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 46,419 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 44,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,841 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 43,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 41,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,776 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 26,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,137 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 5,935 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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AU03 AAK is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black 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 AU03 AAK, 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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AU03 AAK is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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