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AF52 YSB

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YSB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 71,089 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 69,876 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slihgt play in lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,945 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 58,323 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,259 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 52,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,198 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

clutch lever pivot is very worn

Fail 26 Aug 2017 45,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

clutch lever pivot is very worn

Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 35,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,007 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 17,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,076 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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AF52 YSB is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF52 YSB, 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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AF52 YSB is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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