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DN02 GZV

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,336 mi
Last recorded21,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 GZV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,336 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 21,336 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 18,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 18,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 15,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 12,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,997 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 9,997 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 9,547 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 8,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,574 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 8,574 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2015 6,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 6,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 6,377 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 5,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 5,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,553 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

wheel alignment slightly out

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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DN02 GZV is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN02 GZV, 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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DN02 GZV is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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