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V427 JCA

1999 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,029 mi
Last recorded22,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 JCA
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 22,029 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,029 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,222 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,833 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 16,747 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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V427 JCA is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 22,075 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 V427 JCA, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V427 JCA registered?

V427 JCA is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V427 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V427 JCA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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