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AV02 HKG

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,284 mi
Last recorded42,284 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HKG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 39,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 26,871 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 26,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 26,801 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 26,801 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate size is way to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 26,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 26,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 26,728 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate size is way to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,151 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 26,151 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,751 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2017 25,751 miles

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread rear number plate to small (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,306 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,306 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread number plate to small (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 24,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 23,509 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

L.E.D rear lamp fitted

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

LED Rear Lamp/Indicators Fitted 50% Working Recomend Original Parts To Be Fitted

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,108 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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AV02 HKG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV02 HKG, 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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AV02 HKG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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