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BLL 230Y

1982 Yamaha TR1

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,751 mi
Last recorded67,751 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Yamaha TR126,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLL 230Y
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,518 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 67,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 67,368 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,368 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 66,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 66,035 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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BLL 230Y is a 1982 Yamaha TR1 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 26,760 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 BLL 230Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLL 230Y registered?

BLL 230Y is a 1982 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 29 September 1982.

Is BLL 230Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLL 230Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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