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BNR 537Y

1983 Yamaha TR1

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,393 mi
Last recorded22,393 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Yamaha TR120,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNR 537Y
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 21,724 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,534 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 18,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,370 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BNR 537Y is a 1983 Yamaha TR1 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,657 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 BNR 537Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNR 537Y registered?

BNR 537Y is a 1983 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is BNR 537Y safe to buy?

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