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BX02 AKG

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,422 mi
Last recorded26,422 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 AKG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 26,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 25,543 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 25,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 24,626 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on wear limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,888 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 22,267 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,267 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 21,725 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 21,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 12,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,831 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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BX02 AKG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX02 AKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX02 AKG registered?

BX02 AKG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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