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DU52 TMZ

2003 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,524 mi
Last recorded15,524 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZFR112,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 TMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 15,524 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 13,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,947 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 11,947 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2006 11,935 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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DU52 TMZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 12,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU52 TMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU52 TMZ registered?

DU52 TMZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is DU52 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 TMZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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