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When is the MOT due for ME02 BAR?

The MOT for ME02 BAR is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of ME02 BAR?

The recorded mileage for ME02 BAR is 12,173 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ME02 BAR ULEZ compliant?

Yes, ME02 BAR (YAMAHA YZF R1) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2008 Yamaha YZF R1 1.0L Petrol · ME02 BAR

ME02 BAR

2008 Yamaha YZF R1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2008. Recorded mileage 12,173 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027.

Make & Model: YAMAHA YZF R1
Year / Origin: 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 12,173 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 12,173 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 998cc

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ME02 BAR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
12,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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ME02 BAR Mileage History

22/05/202410,626 mi
22/05/202410,626 mi
12/05/202511,077 mi+451 mi
20/05/202612,166 mi+1,089 mi
20/05/202612,173 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ME02 BAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 15:33

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 (ME02 BAR) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))”; “Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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