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AV02 LWY

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,379 mi
Last recorded4,379 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 4,379 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 4,379 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2025 4,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 4,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 4,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 4,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,258 miles

No passenger seat or pegs fitted

Bolt missing in exhaust hanger

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 3,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 3,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 3,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 3,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 1,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 676 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 LWY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV02 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

AV02 LWY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is AV02 LWY safe to buy?

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