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P66 DEV

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,959 mi
Last recorded64,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 DEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 64,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 62,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 56,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 54,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 42,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,677 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,079 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,221 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 27,221 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 25,030 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 25,030 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2006 20,300 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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P66 DEV is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P66 DEV, 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 P66 DEV registered?

P66 DEV is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is P66 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P66 DEV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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