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AV02 LFA

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,749 mi
Last recorded30,749 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LFA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 30,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 30,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,176 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 28,170 miles

Central Front Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,651 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,256 miles

Front and Rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,763 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,174 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 23,174 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,170 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,452 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 20,452 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,782 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 LFA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AV02 LFA, 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 AV02 LFA registered?

AV02 LFA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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