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R17 HEO

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,322 mi
Last recorded14,322 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 14,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 14,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 13,919 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 13,919 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 13,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 13,651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 13,509 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 13,509 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 12,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 11,928 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 11,925 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,494 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,759 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,457 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 8,017 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 7,659 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 HEO is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HEO, 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 HEO registered?

R17 HEO is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 April 1999.

Is R17 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 HEO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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