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W42 PCG

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,036 mi
Last recorded18,036 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 PCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 18,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 17,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,911 miles

Rear exhaust loud

Pass 2 Aug 2019 17,822 miles

Rear brake pads on limit

Rear exhaust loud but has baffle

Pass 23 May 2018 17,591 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,494 miles

loud can

Pass 17 May 2016 17,474 miles

loud can

Fail 17 May 2016 17,474 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

loud can

Pass 19 May 2015 17,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,237 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 16,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,811 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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W42 PCG is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W42 PCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W42 PCG registered?

W42 PCG is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W42 PCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 PCG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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