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R14 DBB

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,054 mi
Last recorded38,054 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 DBB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 38,054 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,775 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 37,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 26,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,640 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 17,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,310 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front brake has slight bind

Fail 7 Jul 2009 17,286 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,614 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 16,578 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 16,124 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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R14 DBB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R14 DBB, 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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R14 DBB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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