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NU02 TVJ

2002 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,791 mi
Last recorded25,791 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 TVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 25,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 25,791 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 25,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 25,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 21,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 19,517 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlight beam deflector fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2023 19,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam kicking up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 17,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 15,411 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 12,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,296 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,962 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,962 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 8,471 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,545 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,167 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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NU02 TVJ is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU02 TVJ, 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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What year was NU02 TVJ registered?

NU02 TVJ is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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