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H12 PGV

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,777 mi
Last recorded46,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 PGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 46,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,773 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy Advise Exhaust Noise (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,269 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 45,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,986 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,290 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,290 miles

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,273 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,205 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 23,203 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 22,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,822 miles

FRONT TYRE POOR CONDITION

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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H12 PGV 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 90.5%.

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 H12 PGV, 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 H12 PGV registered?

H12 PGV is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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