CarVerify

Free Car Check

R11 PWR

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Purple Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,166 mi
Last recorded34,166 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 34,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 32,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,605 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 31,532 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 31,153 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 23,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 20,154 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 19,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 19,193 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 2,405 miles

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 2,405 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 14,242 miles

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

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

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R11 PWR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R11 PWR, 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

How do I check the history of R11 PWR?

You can check the full history of R11 PWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R11 PWR registered?

R11 PWR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is R11 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 PWR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R11 PWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R11 PWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.