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GX03 AWJ

2003 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,251 mi
Last recorded36,251 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 AWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 36,251 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no position lamps fitted at time of test,hours of daylight /good visibility only

Pass 20 Jan 2017
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,213 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 34,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

no number plate light .

Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no number plate light .

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,523 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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GX03 AWJ is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 14,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 AWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX03 AWJ registered?

GX03 AWJ is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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