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BJ03 NWD

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,887 mi
Last recorded20,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NWD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,887 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 18,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 17,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 14,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 14,910 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 10,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 10,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 8,558 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 May 2006 8,189 miles

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

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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BJ03 NWD is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ03 NWD, 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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BJ03 NWD is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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