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AY03 GHH

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,144 mi
Last recorded40,144 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GHH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 34,199 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,897 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 33,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,839 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,285 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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AY03 GHH is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GHH, 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 AY03 GHH registered?

AY03 GHH is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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