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AU03 KNG

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,508 mi
Last recorded17,508 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KNG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 17,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,364 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 17,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 16,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 13,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD Between 1.77mm & 1.99mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 11,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,413 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,091 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 10,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,240 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 6,466 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,466 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 KNG 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 87.5%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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