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AY03 DDK

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,400 mi
Last recorded22,400 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DDK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 21,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 19,352 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Right hand switch assembly has freeplay.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 19,352 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Right hand switch assembly has freeplay.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,772 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,331 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 16,331 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 14,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

No Number Plate Light Fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

No Number Plate Light Fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 14,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 14,095 miles

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 10,043 miles

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

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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AY03 DDK is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY03 DDK, 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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AY03 DDK is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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