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B5 VMS

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,643 mi
Last recorded36,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VMS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,643 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 35,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 32,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,776 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,138 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 22,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,656 miles

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

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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B5 VMS is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B5 VMS, 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.

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What year was B5 VMS registered?

B5 VMS is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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The MOT history for B5 VMS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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