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R17 DAL

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,334 mi
Last recorded20,334 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 DAL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 20,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022
Pass 18 Sep 2010 9,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front tyre valve perished

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

Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 19 Sep 2009

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front tyre valve perished

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

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,270 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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R17 DAL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R17 DAL, 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 R17 DAL registered?

R17 DAL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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