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MJ02 ZWU

2002 Yamaha YZFR1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,826 mi
Last recorded8,826 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ZWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,625 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 8,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 8,016 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 8,016 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 6,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 6,614 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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MJ02 ZWU is a 2002 Yamaha YZFR1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ02 ZWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ02 ZWU registered?

MJ02 ZWU is a 2002 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 17 August 2002.

Is MJ02 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ02 ZWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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