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T670 MKE

1999 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,081 mi
Last recorded25,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R121,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT670 MKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 25,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 25,023 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 24,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 24,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 24,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,255 miles

day time mot

Fail 26 Mar 2014 24,255 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

day time mot

Fail 27 Feb 2013 24,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 21,388 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,454 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 20,454 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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T670 MKE is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 21,792 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T670 MKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T670 MKE?

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What year was T670 MKE registered?

T670 MKE is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T670 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T670 MKE shows 15 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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