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AU03 KNN

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,333 mi
Last recorded38,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KNN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,333 miles

Lamps not fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 38,325 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lamps not fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test. Test carried out in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Implications explained to customer.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Slight up & down play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2017 37,374 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Brake Lever fouling on fairing mount on full R/H lock and applying front brake (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test. Test carried out in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Implications explained to customer.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Slight up & down play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2016 34,316 miles

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

No pillion footrests fitted - single seat only

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

Fail 27 May 2016 34,316 miles

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

No pillion footrests fitted - single seat only

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 32,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,564 miles

both handlebar grips need replacing soon

Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,192 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 27,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,044 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 16,678 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 16,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,386 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 KNN is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KNN, 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 KNN is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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