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ST52 GCZ

2002 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,950 mi
Last recorded20,950 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 GCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 20,950 miles

headlamp beam convertor fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2025 20,950 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp beam convertor fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2024 18,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 15,376 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,271 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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ST52 GCZ is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST52 GCZ, 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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How do I check the history of ST52 GCZ?

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What year was ST52 GCZ registered?

ST52 GCZ is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is ST52 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 GCZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST52 GCZ have outstanding finance?

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