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M17 OKY

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,518 mi
Last recorded26,518 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 OKY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,951 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,031 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 60,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,049 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,245 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 34,178 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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M17 OKY is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M17 OKY, 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 M17 OKY registered?

M17 OKY is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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