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AO02 USM

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,536 mi
Last recorded44,536 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 USM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 44,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside of tyre @1.17mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 42,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 41,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 39,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 39,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,378 miles

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 May 2017 36,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,249 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,147 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,176 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 23,176 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,710 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 USM is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 USM, 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 AO02 USM registered?

AO02 USM is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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