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AO02 GJG

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GJG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 34,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 34,355 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 32,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 32,073 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 30,951 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 30,951 miles

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

Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 30,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 30,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 29,807 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 29,778 miles

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

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Crash protection broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess crash protection broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 29,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 28,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 23,111 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 22,835 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,722 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 22,722 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 22,283 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 21,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,282 miles

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

near side front indicator poor

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 10,840 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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AO02 GJG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AO02 GJG, 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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AO02 GJG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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