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B378 BJN

1985 Yamaha TR1

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,783 mi
Last recorded1,783 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Yamaha TR126,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB378 BJN
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2008 1,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 1,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 1 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 1 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,595 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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B378 BJN is a 1985 Yamaha TR1 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,357 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 TR1 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B378 BJN, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B378 BJN registered?

B378 BJN is a 1985 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 10 May 1985.

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