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AU53 EGV

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,319 mi
Last recorded24,319 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 24,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 24,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 24,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,221 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 24,181 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 24,112 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 24,112 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,869 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 23,869 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,218 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

front dash missing

no speedo

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,462 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,817 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,695 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 8,686 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 5,363 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 3,759 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 2,652 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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AU53 EGV is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver 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 AU53 EGV, 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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AU53 EGV is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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