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SY03 HJZ

2003 Yamaha R1

Blue Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,974 mi
Last recorded30,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 HJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 30,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 30,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 28,686 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 28,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 24,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 24,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 23,947 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,900 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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SY03 HJZ is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY03 HJZ, 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 SY03 HJZ registered?

SY03 HJZ is a 2003 Yamaha R1, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is SY03 HJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 HJZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY03 HJZ have outstanding finance?

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