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BL03 ORW

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,979 mi
Last recorded25,979 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ORW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 25,979 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 25,822 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 24,650 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 22,230 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,489 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 18,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,789 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,184 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,167 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,165 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,080 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 6,080 miles

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

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

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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BL03 ORW is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL03 ORW, 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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BL03 ORW is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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