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R1 YVO

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,330 mi
Last recorded54,330 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YVO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 54,330 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,076 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 52,619 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 50,795 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail ferrule cracked (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,069 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 40,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,660 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,483 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 30,483 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,418 miles

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 YVO is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

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

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