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RKN 77W

1981 Yamaha TR1

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,067 mi
Last recorded45,067 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha TR141,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 77W
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,986 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TR1?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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RKN 77W is a 1981 Yamaha TR1 in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 41,595 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha TR1 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKN 77W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKN 77W registered?

RKN 77W is a 1981 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is RKN 77W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKN 77W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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