YAMAHA YZF R12002 · 1.0L Petrol

The Yamaha YZF R1 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 19 May 2022 at 20,472 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results since at least 2017. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or emerging faults, with the vehicle consistently meeting statutory requirements at each examination. Recorded mileage sits at 20,472 against a 2002 manufacture date, equating to roughly 853 miles per year. The test on 29 April 2017 logged 19,762 miles and the 19 April 2018 test showed 19,882, a modest 120-mile gain over twelve months. A gap then appears before the 20 May 2020 pass at 20,022 miles, followed by 20,430 in May 2021 and 20,472 in May 2022. The sparse, clean record and low annual accumulation suggest long standing periods rather than active use, with no rapid mileage build-up to flag. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person despite the clear MOT ledger. Prolonged static storage typical of this mileage pattern risks perished suspension bushes, degraded fork seals, and internal corrosion within the fuel system or exhaust. Brake calipers may bind from inactivity and tyres can suffer sidewall cracking even without tread loss. Structural integrity around the frame and swingarm should be checked for surface rust where road salt or damp storage prevailed. The absence of advisories means no tester flagged such issues, yet a 24-year-old motorcycle with four years lapsed since its last test demands a physical assessment of wear items the MOT does not deeply probe.