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AV02 PBZ

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,245 mi
Last recorded12,245 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 PBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 12,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 12,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 12,120 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 12,120 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,078 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 12,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2013 12,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,982 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 11,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,648 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 9,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 9,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,868 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 PBZ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

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

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