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AF52 SKO

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 SKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 39,259 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 38,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,964 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 35,939 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,090 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 27,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 23,530 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,660 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,216 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,582 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 16,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 15,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 14,956 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 14,956 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,876 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 13,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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AF52 SKO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF52 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 SKO registered?

AF52 SKO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AF52 SKO safe to buy?

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