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R14 GDC

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,180 mi
Last recorded46,180 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 GDC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 46,180 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 46,180 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 44,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 42,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 41,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 36,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,152 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,384 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 52,299 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,299 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,120 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,140 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 31,254 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,224 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,609 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 GDC is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R14 GDC, 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 R14 GDC registered?

R14 GDC is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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