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BD02 KCU

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,011 mi
Last recorded51,011 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 KCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 51,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,479 miles

front tyre slightly out of shape /suggested indicators too small

Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 25,432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,740 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,919 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 18,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2008 14,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever bent

plug in rear tyre

rear brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,734 miles

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

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 KCU 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 93.8%.

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 KCU, 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 BD02 KCU registered?

BD02 KCU is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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