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AU03 ABV

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,370 mi
Last recorded15,370 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 15,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 15,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 15,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 14,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 14,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 14,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,209 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 14,209 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 14,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 13,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 10,573 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,602 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 5,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,556 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 ABV is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ABV, 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 ABV is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 ABV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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