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PX03 AEC

2003 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,039 mi
Last recorded28,039 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 AEC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 28,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 25,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 24,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 21,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,062 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 21,054 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,150 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,589 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 19,589 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,490 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 9,127 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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PX03 AEC is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Red 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 PX03 AEC, 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 PX03 AEC registered?

PX03 AEC is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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