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AE03 VNS

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,878 mi
Last recorded25,878 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VNS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,303 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,289 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 24,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,056 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 21,052 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,589 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 16,687 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no number plate bulb fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,687 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

no number plate bulb fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2006 11,753 miles

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

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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AE03 VNS is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 17,764 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 AE03 VNS, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 VNS registered?

AE03 VNS is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AE03 VNS safe to buy?

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