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Y231 KUX

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,975 mi
Last recorded14,975 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 KUX
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 14,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,012 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 8,221 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 8,221 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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Y231 KUX is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y231 KUX, 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 Y231 KUX registered?

Y231 KUX is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is Y231 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 KUX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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