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AO02 TLY

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,698 mi
Last recorded14,698 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 TLY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 14,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 13,973 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 13,970 miles

Direction indicator not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 13,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 13,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 12,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 11,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 10,395 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 10,395 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 5,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,520 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 TLY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver 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 AO02 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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