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T61 SHU

1999 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,789 mi
Last recorded16,789 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZFR122,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 SHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 16,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 16,707 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 16,707 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 16,658 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 16,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 15,922 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,224 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 15,224 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 14,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 13,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 13,308 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,336 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 11,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 11,217 miles

rear seat and rear footrests removed

Fail 26 Jun 2010 11,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear seat and rear footrests removed

Pass 1 May 2009 9,865 miles

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

will need rear brake pads back have rusted

Pass 16 May 2008 8,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 5,619 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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T61 SHU is a 1999 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T61 SHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T61 SHU registered?

T61 SHU is a 1999 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T61 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T61 SHU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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