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DG02 PKN

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,681 mi
Last recorded16,681 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 PKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 16,681 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 16,664 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 16,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,596 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 16,596 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 16,162 miles

Brake fluid starting to discolour

Fail 4 May 2019 16,147 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged Both tyre valves split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid starting to discolour

Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 14,988 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,627 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 12,627 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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 PKN 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 69.2%.

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 PKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG02 PKN registered?

DG02 PKN is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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