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R17 EXY

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,595 mi
Last recorded22,595 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 EXY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,595 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 22,595 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,132 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 21,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 20,895 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

electrics under seat needs attention fuel low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 12,772 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,772 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 EXY is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R17 EXY, 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 EXY registered?

R17 EXY is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R17 EXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 EXY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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