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AU03 KKX

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,637 mi
Last recorded58,637 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KKX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 58,563 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 58,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,917 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 55,141 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Connecting link (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,498 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

bolt missing from offside lower fairing

handlebars catch fairing slightly on full lock

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,488 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

bolt missing from offside lower fairing

handlebars catch fairing slightly on full lock

Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,052 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 KKX is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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