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HF53 FZC

2003 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,058 mi
Last recorded28,058 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FZC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,478 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 26,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,382 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,958 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 21,958 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,770 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,670 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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HF53 FZC is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF53 FZC, 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 HF53 FZC registered?

HF53 FZC is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HF53 FZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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