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AK02 HLY

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,964 mi
Last recorded57,964 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 HLY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 57,964 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 55,349 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 54,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 53,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,851 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 51,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,742 miles

Front tyre is wearing low and badly out of shape.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,637 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 29,637 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,277 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,822 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 17,106 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 17,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 14,856 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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AK02 HLY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK02 HLY, 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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What year was AK02 HLY registered?

AK02 HLY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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