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J20 SSJ

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,558 mi
Last recorded28,558 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 SSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 28,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 28,558 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 28,496 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,006 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain dry

Fail 15 Mar 2014 26,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

drive chain dry

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,545 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,604 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 15,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 15,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 15,582 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,382 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 22,812 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

f/ brake rubbing slightly

n/s front footrest slightly loose

Fail 12 May 2008 22,812 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

f/ brake rubbing slightly

n/s front footrest slightly loose

Pass 30 Nov 2005 11,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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J20 SSJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J20 SSJ, 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 J20 SSJ registered?

J20 SSJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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