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H16 VCA

2002 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,169 mi
Last recorded33,169 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF100018,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 32,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 31,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

stop lamp flashes 3 times by design, then emits steady red light

Pass 24 Nov 2022 28,934 miles

stop lamp flashes 3 times by design, then emits steady red light

Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 22,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,934 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 14,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 13,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 12,292 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear brake binds

Fail 2 Nov 2017 12,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

oil on rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2016 12,159 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,020 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 6,846 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 3,605 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 3,605 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 3,513 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 3,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 3,338 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 3,336 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 2,375 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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H16 VCA is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H16 VCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H16 VCA is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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