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R100 PEP

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,119 mi
Last recorded21,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 PEP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 21,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 21,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 21,093 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear wheel bearing has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 21,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,928 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 20,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 20,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 20,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 20,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 20,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 20,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,794 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,425 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 PEP 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 90.5%.

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 PEP, 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 R100 PEP registered?

R100 PEP is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is R100 PEP safe to buy?

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