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DE02 OFG

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 OFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,813 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,469 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 38,143 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,500 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,940 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 36,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,662 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 29,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,344 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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DE02 OFG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DE02 OFG, 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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DE02 OFG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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