CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX02 BVP

2002 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,499 mi
Last recorded36,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BVP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
View full Yamaha R1 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

HEADLAMP BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED

Fail 24 Jun 2025 36,490 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,959 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 34,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 33,872 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,403 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,091 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 33,091 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 32,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,719 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 30,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,988 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,051 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,252 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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
Full Yamaha R1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX02 BVP is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GX02 BVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX02 BVP?

You can check the full history of GX02 BVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX02 BVP registered?

GX02 BVP is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is GX02 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX02 BVP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX02 BVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX02 BVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.