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BU03 EUE

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,786 mi
Last recorded8,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EUE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 7,691 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 7,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 7,023 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,825 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 6,825 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 6,820 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 4,966 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 4,966 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2006 1,505 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 EUE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

BU03 EUE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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