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AF52 RYV

2002 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,853 mi
Last recorded19,853 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 RYV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 19,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 19,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,121 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 18,520 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 18,520 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 15,932 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 26 Jul 2018 15,932 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2017 15,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 15,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 8,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 6,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 6,237 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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AF52 RYV is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,575 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 AF52 RYV, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF52 RYV registered?

AF52 RYV is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is AF52 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 RYV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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