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N890 PDL

1996 Yamaha R1

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,198 mi
Last recorded1,198 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 PDL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 1,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014
Fail 11 Jul 2014

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013

no speedo fitted at time of test

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

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

indicators flashing faster than normal

single seat fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2013

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no speedo fitted at time of test

single seat fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2012
Pass 11 Apr 2011
Pass 13 Jul 2009

day time use only no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2007

this bike is fitted with no lights and is only to be used during the hours of daylight

Pass 11 Sep 2006

FOR DAYTIME USE ONLY

Fail 11 Sep 2006

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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N890 PDL is a 1996 Yamaha R1 in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N890 PDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N890 PDL registered?

N890 PDL is a 1996 Yamaha R1, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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