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LN51 VDR

2002 Yamaha Fazer

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,071 mi
Last recorded57,071 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Fazer22,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VDR
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 57,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads rusty (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 56,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 56,623 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 54,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 53,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,312 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,312 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 46,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,557 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 41,557 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 14,761 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,761 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2005

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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LN51 VDR is a 2002 Yamaha Fazer in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 22,674 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN51 VDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN51 VDR registered?

LN51 VDR is a 2002 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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