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DG02 JHK

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,559 mi
Last recorded26,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 JHK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 26,559 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 26,555 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 26,314 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Can hear chain starting to 'hook' onto teeth (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear suspension linkage showing slightly more play than usual (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 26,266 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,257 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 26,255 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front lever switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,183 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,722 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 16,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 21,172 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,128 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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DG02 JHK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG02 JHK, 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 DG02 JHK registered?

DG02 JHK is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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