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BC02 YMA

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,301 mi
Last recorded34,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YMA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 34,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 32,978 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nail in front tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,978 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nail in front tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,737 miles

gear lever rubbing

l/h handle bar grip loose

Pass 31 Jan 2010 29,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,747 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 25,747 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 25,526 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)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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BC02 YMA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BC02 YMA, 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 BC02 YMA registered?

BC02 YMA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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