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L50 UUS

2003 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,478 mi
Last recorded25,478 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 UUS
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 25,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 24,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 23,963 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 23,849 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 23,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 23,026 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,884 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 21,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 20,507 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 20,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 15,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,600 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 7,600 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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L50 UUS is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L50 UUS, 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 L50 UUS registered?

L50 UUS is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is L50 UUS safe to buy?

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