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BR51 YAM

2003 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

13,089 mi
Last recorded13,089 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 13,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 13,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 12,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 12,943 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 12,929 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 12,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 12,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 12,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,813 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 11,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,862 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 10,862 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 10,431 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,189 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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BR51 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 14,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR51 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BR51 YAM registered?

BR51 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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