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R100 GOO

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,203 mi
Last recorded45,203 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 GOO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 45,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 44,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 42,455 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 40,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 39,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,639 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 32,274 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,509 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,742 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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R100 GOO is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R100 GOO, 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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R100 GOO is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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