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AM02 VBY

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,755 mi
Last recorded19,755 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 19,579 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 19,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 16,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 16,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,152 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,120 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 10,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 9,739 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 VBY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM02 VBY registered?

AM02 VBY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is AM02 VBY safe to buy?

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