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AF52 ZBU

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

25,769 mi
Last recorded25,769 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ZBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 25,769 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,435 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,920 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket Yoshimura Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 22,893 miles

Front 12/70/17 pirelli tyre. worn

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2020 22,740 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside light switch loose

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 22,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear indictors affecting rear light (4.2.3 (b))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside light switch loose

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,365 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 22,354 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,080 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 22,080 miles

Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 22,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 21,001 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 21,001 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 16,653 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 16,653 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 16,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,624 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 13,624 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,468 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 12,468 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,719 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,719 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 9,122 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 ZBU is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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