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B604 BYS

1985 Yamaha TR1

Maroon Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,684 mi
Last recorded28,684 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha TR126,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB604 BYS
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 28,684 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only one brake light working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake control 1 has reduced reserve travel

gear box difficult to select neutral

throttle sticky

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 27,725 miles

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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B604 BYS is a 1985 Yamaha TR1 in Maroon with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 B604 BYS, 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 B604 BYS registered?

B604 BYS is a 1985 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 25 February 1985.

Is B604 BYS safe to buy?

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