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J666 DHW

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 DHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,790 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 58,790 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 57,600 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 57,600 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2014 53,970 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,035 miles

front and rear tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front and rear tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,428 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,428 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,390 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,934 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,373 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Jun 2006 22,674 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,674 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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J666 DHW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J666 DHW, 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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J666 DHW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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