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CV02 HLO

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,256 mi
Last recorded28,256 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 HLO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 28,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 27,083 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 25,622 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,114 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir loose

Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 22,747 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 22,747 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 21,528 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 21,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,215 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 21,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,302 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Mar 2014 20,302 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,543 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 16,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,302 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,235 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,475 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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CV02 HLO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CV02 HLO, 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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CV02 HLO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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