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R949 MUD

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,249 mi
Last recorded27,249 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 MUD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 27,249 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 27,233 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 24,032 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 23,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 22,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,291 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 20,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,630 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 12,745 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,477 miles

front brakes binding slightley

Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,362 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,419 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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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R949 MUD is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R949 MUD, 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 R949 MUD registered?

R949 MUD is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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