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AY03 DFL

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,282 mi
Last recorded32,282 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 32,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 31,838 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 31,838 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,814 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 29,011 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 29,011 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,713 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,713 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,872 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 26,540 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,856 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 19,578 miles

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

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 DFL 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 82.4%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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