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DG02 KPY

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,062 mi
Last recorded50,062 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 KPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2025 50,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 47,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2018 41,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 38,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,193 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 KPY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG02 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

DG02 KPY is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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