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R100 OCU

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 OCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 41,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 41,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 40,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 39,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,048 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 32,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,612 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 21,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 18,001 miles

letter incorrect

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,861 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 OCU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R100 OCU registered?

R100 OCU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is R100 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 OCU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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