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AY03 GKV

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,089 mi
Last recorded21,089 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GKV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 21,089 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 21,089 miles

Central Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested LED BULBS HAVE BEEN FITTED (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 18,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 18,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,720 miles

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

front right side foot peg damaged

head light mask fitted

no neutral light

Fail 10 Aug 2021 14,714 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right blub holder loos (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake fluid looks bit barke

front right side foot peg damaged

no neutral light

Rear front brake lever gritty

Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,564 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyre valve slighty perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,128 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 14,072 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,072 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 11,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,550 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 10,201 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,201 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,818 miles

Front brake stop light switch in need of attention

Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 5,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,233 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 GKV is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red 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 AY03 GKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 GKV registered?

AY03 GKV is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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