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A870 PTA

1984 Yamaha TR1

Silver Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha TR124,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA870 PTA
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 3 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake hub slightly distorted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 47,657 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake hub slightly distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,625 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

offside and nearside riders footrest deteriorated

riders seat modified

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,429 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,301 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 47,273 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside fuel line deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,193 miles

number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,125 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TR1?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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A870 PTA is a 1984 Yamaha TR1 in Silver with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 24,300 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TR1 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A870 PTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A870 PTA is a 1984 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 9 July 1984.

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