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DU02 KUG

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,571 mi
Last recorded55,571 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 KUG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 47,411 miles

slight side to side play in swing arm

Pass 3 May 2014 45,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 44,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 44,361 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 42,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake binding lightly,not enough to fail

Pass 7 May 2011 40,000 miles

offside headlight not working on high beam

Pass 1 May 2010 35,867 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

clutch cable slightly frayed at top

Pass 9 May 2009 32,206 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 24 May 2008 27,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 22,095 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,690 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 18,490 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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DU02 KUG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KUG, 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 KUG is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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