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CX02 EYZ

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,933 mi
Last recorded33,933 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 EYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 33,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,829 miles

Rear none standard silencer fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,511 miles

Rear none standard silencer fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,037 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at the time of the test

Fail 30 Apr 2021 32,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

This machine has no lights fitted, therefore can only be used during the hours of daylight.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 32,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 30,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 30,873 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad backing coming away from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre plugged

Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,258 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 17,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 16,813 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 15,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,023 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,818 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 11,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,255 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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CX02 EYZ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX02 EYZ, 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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CX02 EYZ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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