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AK02 HVO

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,404 mi
Last recorded22,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 HVO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,132 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also starting to split/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 21,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 21,622 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 21,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,225 miles

Exhaust noisy Sticker on silencer, possibly covering "NOT FOT ROAD USE" type markings (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear swing arm mounting bearings and rear suspension link bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,525 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust not std

Pass 23 Jun 2017 18,837 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 18,837 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2015 18,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,212 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,090 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 16,291 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,874 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 14,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 7,100 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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AK02 HVO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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