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GX51 CVZ

2002 Yamaha R1

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,924 mi
Last recorded40,924 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 CVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 40,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 40,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,489 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps masked

Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

rear indicators are non standard. Not recommended.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 51,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 42,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,859 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

drive chain to tight

Fail 26 Jun 2010 34,859 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drive chain to tight

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre low

Fail 12 Jun 2009 31,893 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre low

Pass 31 May 2008 30,168 miles

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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GX51 CVZ is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX51 CVZ, 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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GX51 CVZ is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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