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FD02 BXG

2002 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,711 mi
Last recorded37,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 BXG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 37,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 35,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,553 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,230 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 35,230 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,996 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,165 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 31,151 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,154 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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FD02 BXG is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,575 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD02 BXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD02 BXG is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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