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BD51 UZB

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,879 mi
Last recorded41,879 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UZB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,125 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 34,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,748 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 25,748 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,652 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 23,888 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 21,940 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,800 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 18,457 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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BD51 UZB is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BD51 UZB, 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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BD51 UZB is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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