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BU03 LXA

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,352 mi
Last recorded26,352 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LXA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 26,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 25,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 24,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 23,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,505 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 20,499 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 19,561 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 17,615 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 15,046 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,230 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 14,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,726 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 12,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 12,109 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,044 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,428 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 3,855 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 LXA is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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