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YF02 VJL

2002 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,447 mi
Last recorded31,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF100018,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 VJL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 31,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 31,447 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 30,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 30,797 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,019 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,154 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front right and both rear , amber bulbs starting to turn white. (4.4.3 (a))

front r/h brake caliper bolt secured by nut , not threaded into fork.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 27,240 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front r/h . both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 27,240 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front r/h . both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

one tail bulb not working

Pass 15 Sep 2018 25,120 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and r/h front a bit white (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 25,120 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and r/h front a bit white (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 22,422 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 22,422 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 20,216 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 18,106 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 18,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,368 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 May 2014 16,368 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 9,190 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 9,190 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,018 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 8,749 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,907 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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YF02 VJL is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF02 VJL, 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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YF02 VJL is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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