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M12 WYE

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,464 mi
Last recorded33,464 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 WYE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 33,464 miles

Front tyre 10 years out.

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

Rear tyre 9 years old.

Pass 12 Apr 2025 32,500 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 32,120 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 32,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 31,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 30,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 29,537 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,403 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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M12 WYE is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M12 WYE, 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 M12 WYE registered?

M12 WYE is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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