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BX02 XEF

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,252 mi
Last recorded28,252 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XEF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 28,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 28,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 28,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 27,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 26,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 25,232 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 25,232 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,656 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front discs have slight run out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 13,995 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 13,995 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,929 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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BX02 XEF is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

BX02 XEF is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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