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V852 LJM

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,890 mi
Last recorded25,890 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 LJM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,890 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 25,406 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 23,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 23,662 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

front brake fluctuation

ign barrel loose

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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V852 LJM is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V852 LJM, 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 V852 LJM registered?

V852 LJM is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V852 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V852 LJM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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