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W194 JNF

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,574 mi
Last recorded26,574 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 JNF
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 26,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 26,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,098 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,994 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level on min (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 25,976 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kick up to the right n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level on min (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 25,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 25,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit fluid level on low monitor (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,013 miles

FUEL smell NO VISIBLE LEAK ?monitor

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

Pass 9 May 2012 20,980 miles

fuel smell NO visible leak seen/chain DRY RE-LUB/rear brake lever bent

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,896 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 13,896 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 13,460 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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W194 JNF is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W194 JNF, 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 W194 JNF registered?

W194 JNF is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W194 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W194 JNF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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