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DU02 KTX

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,055 mi
Last recorded16,055 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 KTX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 16,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 13,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 13,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,120 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 13,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,971 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 11,971 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,630 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 KTX is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red 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 DU02 KTX, 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 DU02 KTX registered?

DU02 KTX is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is DU02 KTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 KTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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