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R12 FTW

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,174 mi
Last recorded34,174 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 34,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 33,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 33,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 32,586 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,586 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,877 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear no plate not standard but visuble at 15 mtr

Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,877 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear no plate not standard but visuble at 15 mtr

Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,383 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,372 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 30,372 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,989 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 26,989 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,399 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 23,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 21,758 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 21,758 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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R12 FTW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R12 FTW, 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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R12 FTW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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