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R20 CGS

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,588 mi
Last recorded17,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 CGS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 17,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 8,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front no front sidelights

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 8,833 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front no front sidelights

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,673 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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R20 CGS is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R20 CGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R20 CGS registered?

R20 CGS is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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The MOT history for R20 CGS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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