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PL03 HWM

2003 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,435 mi
Last recorded14,435 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HWM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,202 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 7,202 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,260 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2013 4,257 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 2,247 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 1,970 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 1,096 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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PL03 HWM is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL03 HWM, 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 PL03 HWM registered?

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

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