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BP02 BYK

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,578 mi
Last recorded32,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 BYK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 32,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 27,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 25,307 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

advise single seat fitted and only one peg fitted

front indicator poor placement on front [hard to see them]

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,766 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,400 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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BP02 BYK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BP02 BYK, 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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BP02 BYK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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