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BN52 FBE

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,060 mi
Last recorded33,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FBE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 33,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 33,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 32,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 23,994 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 20,902 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,745 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 11,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,754 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,976 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 8,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 7,249 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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BN52 FBE 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 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 BN52 FBE, 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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What year was BN52 FBE registered?

BN52 FBE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is BN52 FBE safe to buy?

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