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A155 JBV

1983 Yamaha TR1

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,413 mi
Last recorded22,413 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Yamaha TR120,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA155 JBV
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,657 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 18,230 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,742 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 16,705 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TR1?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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A155 JBV is a 1983 Yamaha TR1 in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,657 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 TR1 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A155 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A155 JBV is a 1983 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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