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F7 SDM

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,187 mi
Last recorded25,187 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 SDM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 25,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,085 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,008 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,893 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,685 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,920 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,138 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 17,137 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,111 miles

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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F7 SDM is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F7 SDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F7 SDM registered?

F7 SDM is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is F7 SDM safe to buy?

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