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SP03 BNJ

2003 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,423 mi
Last recorded21,423 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZFR112,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 BNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 21,423 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 20,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 20,665 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 19,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 19,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 18,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 18,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 15,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 15,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,844 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 5,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 5,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 4,378 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 1,876 miles

rear tyre pressure low,and tread deapth at 1.6mm.

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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SP03 BNJ is a 2003 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP03 BNJ, 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 SP03 BNJ registered?

SP03 BNJ is a 2003 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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