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R18 YOO

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,150 mi
Last recorded68,150 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 YOO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 68,150 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,465 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,337 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 58,337 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 53,307 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,317 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,317 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear seat unit inscure

Pass 3 May 2007 32,014 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 32,014 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 23,236 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 23,158 miles

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

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 YOO is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

R18 YOO is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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