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V49 EAL

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,048 mi
Last recorded14,048 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 EAL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,048 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 14,048 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 13,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 13,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 12,979 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 May 2007 12,475 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 10,508 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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V49 EAL is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V49 EAL, 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 V49 EAL registered?

V49 EAL is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V49 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V49 EAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V49 EAL have outstanding finance?

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