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AO02 USB

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,234 mi
Last recorded26,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 USB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 26,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 25,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 24,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,344 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,698 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 22,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,667 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 14,667 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 7,657 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 USB 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 90.9%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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