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AY03 HWG

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,946 mi
Last recorded27,946 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,307 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 27,296 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride fuel tank insecure (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,262 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

handlebar levers smaller than standard

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,832 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,269 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 24,269 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 20,987 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 20,281 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,964 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,722 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,710 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 9,153 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 HWG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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