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DU02 KOA

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,138 mi
Last recorded27,138 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 KOA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 27,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 26,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear BRAKE DISC BOLT MISSING

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 26,125 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,723 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 21,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 20,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 18,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 18,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,784 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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DU02 KOA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DU02 KOA, 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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DU02 KOA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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