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CK02 XKN

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 XKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 28,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 28,132 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 28,132 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,655 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 24,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,285 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 23,285 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,840 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 22,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,039 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,084 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,084 miles

Front Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,824 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 10,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,007 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 6,001 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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CK02 XKN is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK02 XKN, 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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CK02 XKN is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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