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PL03 JPX

2003 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,030 mi
Last recorded15,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R114,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JPX
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,684 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 8,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,681 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 8,053 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 8,053 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 6,863 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 6,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2012 5,527 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 5,226 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,191 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 3,064 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 2,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,875 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 JPX is a 2003 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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