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AU03 KKJ

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,355 mi
Last recorded53,355 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 53,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,756 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,463 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,179 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,820 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 29,820 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,805 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 27,028 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,028 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 11,260 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 9,677 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 KKJ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KKJ, 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 AU03 KKJ registered?

AU03 KKJ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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