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BD52 ECW

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ECW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,205 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,185 miles

Front fairing bracket damaged but does not effect the bike

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,126 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,918 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 1.60mm approx. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 664,821 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,588 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 59,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,195 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,650 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,302 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 28,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,497 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 10,203 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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BD52 ECW is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD52 ECW, 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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BD52 ECW is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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