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EX02 UTJ

2002 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,986 mi
Last recorded36,986 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf16,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 UTJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 36,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split/perish (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split/perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 36,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 33,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,109 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 30,463 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,422 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,002 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 17,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,051 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 15,050 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,721 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 10,847 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,853 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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EX02 UTJ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,513 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX02 UTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX02 UTJ registered?

EX02 UTJ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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