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AU03 AFA

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,575 mi
Last recorded26,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AFA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,953 miles

Exhaust noisey.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 2,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,650 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,650 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,096 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 AFA is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AFA, 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 AFA is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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