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AM02 KVU

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,131 mi
Last recorded20,131 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 KVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 20,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 18,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 17,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 17,109 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 16,359 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 16,359 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2018 16,008 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

headlight switch stuck on !!unable to turn off

rear tyre valve slightly cracking

Pass 27 May 2017 15,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 14,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 11,745 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 11,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,657 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear turn signals very amber

Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,868 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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AM02 KVU is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AM02 KVU, 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 AM02 KVU registered?

AM02 KVU is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AM02 KVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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