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SY02 VKM

2002 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,900 mi
Last recorded27,900 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF100018,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 VKM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,900 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 27,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 26,153 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2017 25,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,186 miles

slight blow at exhaust system

slight dampness at both front fork seals

Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 21,864 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 21,864 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 16,989 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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SY02 VKM is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY02 VKM, 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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What year was SY02 VKM registered?

SY02 VKM is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for SY02 VKM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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