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W916 WAE

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,292 mi
Last recorded16,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 WAE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2020 16,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 14,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 13,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,738 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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W916 WAE is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W916 WAE, 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 W916 WAE registered?

W916 WAE is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W916 WAE safe to buy?

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