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BX02 VAY

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,824 mi
Last recorded13,824 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 13,824 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,755 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

minimal play/wear to rear suspension linkage

slight binding to front brakes

Fail 23 Jul 2008 12,701 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

minimal play/wear to rear suspension linkage

slight binding to front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,224 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,525 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 VAY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX02 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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