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AU53 EHR

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,159 mi
Last recorded20,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 20,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,756 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 17,188 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pad missing (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 13,525 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 13,522 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,391 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,924 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 EHR is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EHR, 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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What year was AU53 EHR registered?

AU53 EHR is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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