MOT Status
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29,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when horn is pressed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Horn not working with headlights on (7.7 (a) (ii))
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock on full lock left on horn pushing it into horn rad (2.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced when horn is pressed (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
indicators flashing max flash rate
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
indicators flashing max flash rate
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
indicators flashing at maximum
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
indicators flashing at maximum
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?
Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T997 BST is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,867 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T997 BST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T997 BST is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 5 February 2001.
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