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BD02 KCJ

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,122 mi
Last recorded27,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 KCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 27,122 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 25,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 25,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,485 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 24,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,578 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 19,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 8,750 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 5,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 2,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 2,316 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 2,316 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 May 2006 2,135 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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BD02 KCJ 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 87.5%.

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 BD02 KCJ, 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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BD02 KCJ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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