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V541 PDN

1999 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,291 mi
Last recorded29,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 PDN
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 29,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 29,291 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 29,291 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,249 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,190 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 26,190 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,301 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 24,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,311 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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V541 PDN is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V541 PDN, 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 V541 PDN registered?

V541 PDN is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V541 PDN safe to buy?

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