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AO02 NKK

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,583 mi
Last recorded64,583 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NKK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 64,583 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 64,580 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 63,432 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 63,432 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small dent in upper frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess lower rear linkage bearing/bush worn (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,760 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 50,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,858 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,779 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 15,255 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 15,255 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,159 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 NKK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NKK, 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 NKK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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