CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL03 HWK

2003 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,560 mi
Last recorded38,560 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HWK
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 37,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 28,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 26,012 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 26,008 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 24,765 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 23,502 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,576 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,267 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 11,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 11,398 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 9,064 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
Full Yamaha R1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL03 HWK is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL03 HWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL03 HWK?

You can check the full history of PL03 HWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL03 HWK registered?

PL03 HWK is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is PL03 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 HWK shows 24 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.

Does PL03 HWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL03 HWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.