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R17 PMB

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,193 mi
Last recorded81,193 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 PMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,918 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,410 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 37,378 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator obscured both (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011
Fail 1 Jun 2011

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,342 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 25 Oct 2006 12,342 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 7,603 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 PMB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PMB, 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 R17 PMB registered?

R17 PMB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is R17 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 PMB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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