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BX02 MWK

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,395 mi
Last recorded26,395 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 MWK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 26,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 26,379 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 5 May 2023 26,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 26,371 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 26,149 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 26,147 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 25,446 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2020 25,446 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,610 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 21,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 21,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 21,540 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,306 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 16,301 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,910 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 10,910 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 9,253 miles

Front 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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BX02 MWK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MWK, 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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BX02 MWK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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