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BU03 KXS

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,872 mi
Last recorded66,872 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KXS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,347 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,698 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 KXS is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU03 KXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 KXS registered?

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

Is BU03 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 KXS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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