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AV52 HWE

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,797 mi
Last recorded15,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 15,797 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 14,096 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 22 May 2023 12,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 12,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 12,138 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 11,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 11,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 11,724 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 10,425 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 10,388 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 10,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 9,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 8,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 6,683 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 6,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,679 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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AV52 HWE is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AV52 HWE, 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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AV52 HWE is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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