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PL03 JUY

2003 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,776 mi
Last recorded45,776 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JUY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,771 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 45,771 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,370 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jan 2018 44,370 miles

Drive chain excessively loose slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working bulb blown (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 27,333 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 22,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 15,181 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,777 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 6,606 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 JUY is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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