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PL03 JVZ

2003 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,892 mi
Last recorded14,892 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 14,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 14,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 14,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 14,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 13,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 13,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 12,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 10,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 10,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 9,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,099 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 JVZ 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 100%.

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 JVZ, 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

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What year was PL03 JVZ registered?

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

Is PL03 JVZ safe to buy?

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