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BU03 OMB

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,942 mi
Last recorded26,942 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,942 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 26,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,285 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,594 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 OMB 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 80%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

BU03 OMB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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