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BP51 ECZ

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,629 mi
Last recorded10,629 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 ECZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 10,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 10,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 10,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 10,406 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 10,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,000 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 9,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,725 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,376 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 9,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,937 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,420 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 7,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 7,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 5,929 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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BP51 ECZ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP51 ECZ, 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 BP51 ECZ registered?

BP51 ECZ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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