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CE02 XKG

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,621 mi
Last recorded27,621 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 XKG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 27,621 miles

Brake resovoir insecure

Chain guard missing

Insecure bodywork

Mudguard insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2026 27,618 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering damper insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Brake resovoir insecure

Chain guard missing

Insecure bodywork

Mudguard insecure

Pass 26 May 2023 27,435 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 8,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 8,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 8,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 8,594 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 8,591 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 8,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,574 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 8,572 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,972 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 5,559 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,559 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,198 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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CE02 XKG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE02 XKG, 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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CE02 XKG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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