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DA02 MLX

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,358 mi
Last recorded36,358 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 MLX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 36,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 33,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 31,007 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,824 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 25,824 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,819 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 24,819 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Central Rear Upper Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,260 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 16,260 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 16,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,263 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 14,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 13,651 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,197 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 6,471 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2009 6,471 miles

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

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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DA02 MLX is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA02 MLX, 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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DA02 MLX is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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