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BD02 VMA

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VMA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 37,940 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,531 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 37,415 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,040 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 37,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 36,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 3,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 35,717 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 35,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,693 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,723 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

oil level low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,428 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 25,427 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,494 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,234 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 VMA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

BD02 VMA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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