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AY53 DFE

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,586 mi
Last recorded15,586 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DFE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 15,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,576 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 11,152 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 10,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,334 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 7,126 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 7,123 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AY53 DFE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY53 DFE, 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 AY53 DFE registered?

AY53 DFE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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