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DG02 KUE

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,077 mi
Last recorded25,077 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 KUE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 25,077 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 25,045 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,116 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 24,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 16,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,650 miles

no light's fitted at time of test

no pillion foot pegs fitted at time of test

no pillion seat fitted at time of test

rear brake fluid on minimum

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,438 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,945 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 KUE is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

DG02 KUE is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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