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S655 AKP

1999 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,338 mi
Last recorded11,338 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZFR122,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 AKP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 11,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 11,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 11,116 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,913 miles

Bike presented with tape over headlights during day light hours

Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,438 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,564 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 9,515 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 8,676 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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S655 AKP is a 1999 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 22,250 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S655 AKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S655 AKP is a 1999 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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