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AV02 LYO

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LYO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,756 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,356 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,965 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,066 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,347 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 33,064 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,976 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2014 25,976 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 6,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,333 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 LYO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow 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 LYO, 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 LYO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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