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Q151UDS

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,853 mi
Last recorded57,853 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ151UDS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 57,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 57,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 51,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 49,939 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 49,939 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 48,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,254 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front motorcycle has no indicators fitted at time of test.

Central Rear Aftermarket exhaust fitted at time of testing

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,648 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 43,553 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 42,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 40,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 May 2016 38,403 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 36,166 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 29,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 26,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 19,245 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 19,245 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,932 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 14,318 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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Q151UDS is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Q151UDS, 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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Q151UDS is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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