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PL03 JPY

2003 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JPY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 36,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 36,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 36,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 23,165 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 23,136 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,102 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 JPY is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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