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W952 VGY

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,696 mi
Last recorded14,696 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2007 14,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,765 miles

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

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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W952 VGY is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 W952 VGY, 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 W952 VGY registered?

W952 VGY is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W952 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W952 VGY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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