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DE02 OMP

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,989 mi
Last recorded24,989 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 OMP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 24,989 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 24,982 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 24,969 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 24,969 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 24,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 23,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 22,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,401 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 31,381 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,583 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard exhaust no markings

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 OMP is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue 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 DE02 OMP, 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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What year was DE02 OMP registered?

DE02 OMP is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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