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JLZ 5904

2002 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,350 mi
Last recorded28,350 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 5904
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 28,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 27,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 26,201 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 25,443 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 25,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,706 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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JLZ 5904 is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JLZ 5904, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLZ 5904 registered?

JLZ 5904 is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is JLZ 5904 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLZ 5904 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLZ 5904 have outstanding finance?

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