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BU02 RUW

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,106 mi
Last recorded36,106 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 RUW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 35,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 35,732 miles

Rear Brake caliper damaged caliper mounts damaged >fitted incorrectly (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear pads damaged >fitted incorrectly (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 34,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 32,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,413 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 21,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,570 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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BU02 RUW is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BU02 RUW, 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 BU02 RUW registered?

BU02 RUW is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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