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SG02 ULW

2002 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,080 mi
Last recorded38,080 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R117,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 ULW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 38,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,473 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 37,473 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 37,469 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,896 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 25,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,756 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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SG02 ULW is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 17,764 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG02 ULW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG02 ULW is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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