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BU03 OLR

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OLR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 76,748 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 74,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 69,107 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 69,106 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside Front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle not returning to Stop (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear Brake Switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 62,091 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 61,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 57,460 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 54,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,873 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,873 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,300 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 OLR is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

BU03 OLR is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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