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L333 ACH

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,472 mi
Last recorded31,472 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 ACH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,472 miles

Central Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Central Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 31,187 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,376 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 22,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

n/s switches slightly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

n/s switches slightly loose

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,921 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,269 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,209 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 16,191 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 23,396 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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L333 ACH is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L333 ACH, 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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L333 ACH is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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