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BF52 WGA

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,410 mi
Last recorded18,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 WGA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 18,410 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 18,410 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch needs striping or replacement (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) possibly bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch or wire (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,339 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 9,339 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 8,075 miles

Day time test performed

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,336 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 7,336 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

chain rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,210 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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BF52 WGA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF52 WGA, 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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BF52 WGA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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