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AY53 GDZ

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,495 mi
Last recorded35,495 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 35,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hydraulic system had air in it so the lever travelled down too far,this has been bled out and now works as intended. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,901 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 33,901 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 3,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,073 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,402 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 26,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,898 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength rear brake pads low >1 mm (3.2.A1)

un- even tyre wear on rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,906 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 5,120 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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AY53 GDZ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GDZ, 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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AY53 GDZ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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