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B8 NYG

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,869 mi
Last recorded35,869 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 35,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 35,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 31,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,185 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 21,741 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 21,741 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 18,334 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 18,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 16,164 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 16,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,601 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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B8 NYG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 NYG, 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 B8 NYG registered?

B8 NYG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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