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AF52 YYG

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,616 mi
Last recorded28,616 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 28,616 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,134 miles

Exhaust noisy EXHAUST NOISY (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 28,134 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing REAR REFLECTOR MISSING (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NUMBER PLATE TO SMALL (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy EXHAUST NOISY (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 26,950 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 26,950 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,799 miles

Front indicators slightly obscured

Rear indicator bulbs slightly obscured

Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,819 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,223 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 19,223 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,501 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 11,946 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,782 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 11,782 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,308 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 YYG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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