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R1 VPB

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,147 mi
Last recorded21,147 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VPB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 21,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 20,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 20,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,787 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 18,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2011 18,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,005 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 16,005 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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R1 VPB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,680 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 VPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 VPB registered?

R1 VPB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for R1 VPB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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