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AM02 WGJ

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,745 mi
Last recorded23,745 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 WGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 23,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 22,445 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 22,445 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,013 miles

A headlight kick converter mask has been applied to the headlight glass

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,431 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 17,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 WGJ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM02 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

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

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