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AU03 KNW

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,038 mi
Last recorded32,038 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KNW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 32,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 31,424 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 30,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,337 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,279 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,834 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,888 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 9,887 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 KNW is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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