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R1 AUT

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,582 mi
Last recorded14,582 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 AUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 14,582 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 14,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 14,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 13,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 13,447 miles

front tyre is 2009 rear tyre is 2005

Pass 3 May 2019 13,362 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 13,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 11,470 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,061 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,670 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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R1 AUT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R1 AUT, 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 R1 AUT registered?

R1 AUT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is R1 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 AUT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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