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R1 WKA

2002 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,623 mi
Last recorded40,623 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf 1000R20,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 WKA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 40,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp mask converter fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 40,623 miles

Headlamp mask converter fitted.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure Bolts missing. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 40,618 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator causes light to flash. (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Rear sprocket worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure Bolts stripped in seat mount. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,374 miles

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

Headlamp mask/converter fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 30,218 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 26,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,892 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,345 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,620 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,614 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 12,196 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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R1 WKA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 20,956 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 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 WKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R1 WKA is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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