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R100 DKD

2003 Yamaha R1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,018 mi
Last recorded41,018 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 DKD
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 41,018 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 41,015 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator replaces half of rear light when activated (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator replaces half of rear light when activated (4.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake t light not operating from rear lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 33,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 33,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,716 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 30,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,735 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 26,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,898 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 7,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,620 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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R100 DKD is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R100 DKD, 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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R100 DKD is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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