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DG51 YCM

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,996 mi
Last recorded56,996 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YCM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 46,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,196 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 37,196 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,674 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2013 26,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2007 6,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 18,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,086 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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DG51 YCM is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG51 YCM, 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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DG51 YCM is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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