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B19 SBH

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,821 mi
Last recorded10,821 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 SBH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 10,821 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 10,821 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 10,769 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 10,764 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 10,764 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 10,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 10,738 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 10,738 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 10,684 miles

Tyres perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 10,652 miles

Both tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,644 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 10,616 miles

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

Front front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,710 miles

Advise small number plate fitted.

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

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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B19 SBH is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B19 SBH, 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 B19 SBH registered?

B19 SBH is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is B19 SBH safe to buy?

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