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B18 DCU

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,942 mi
Last recorded26,942 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 26,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 25,990 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 25,990 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 25,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 24,051 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 21,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,476 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,476 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 18,037 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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B18 DCU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 21,792 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 DCU registered?

B18 DCU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B18 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 DCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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