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CV02 KWO

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,943 mi
Last recorded27,943 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 KWO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 27,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 26,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 24,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 21,649 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,550 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 17,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,892 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 8,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,891 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 7,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,994 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,866 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 KWO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWO, 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 CV02 KWO registered?

CV02 KWO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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