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FJ03 BRZ

2003 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,468 mi
Last recorded20,468 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZFR112,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 BRZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 20,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,760 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 16,760 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,598 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 15,598 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 13,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 13,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,081 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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FJ03 BRZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 12,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 BRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ03 BRZ registered?

FJ03 BRZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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