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PX53 BKE

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,458 mi
Last recorded31,458 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 BKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 31,458 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 31,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 30,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,671 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 29,671 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 27,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,056 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 26,056 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2019 25,222 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2019 25,222 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,692 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 23,692 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp integrated REAR LIGHTS AND INDICATORS (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Apr 2017 23,209 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 17,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,552 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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PX53 BKE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,777 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX53 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PX53 BKE is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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