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AU03 AHG

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,008 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 43,008 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 38,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 33,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,770 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,126 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 15,897 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 15,897 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 10,918 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 4,292 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 6,689 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 6,675 miles

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

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

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 AHG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AU03 AHG, 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 AHG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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