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R18 ADD

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,022 mi
Last recorded40,022 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 ADD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 40,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 39,943 miles

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,460 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 May 2013 33,685 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 33,685 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 24,255 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

little reserve travel on front brake control lever

Pass 4 May 2012 24,255 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

little reserve travel on front brake control lever

Pass 24 May 2011 16,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,389 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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R18 ADD is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue 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 R18 ADD, 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 R18 ADD registered?

R18 ADD is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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