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BU03 EOY

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,209 mi
Last recorded24,209 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EOY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,209 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 24,209 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,869 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 19,497 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,267 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,989 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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BU03 EOY is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU03 EOY, 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 BU03 EOY registered?

BU03 EOY is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BU03 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 EOY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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