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B160 VTA

1984 Yamaha TR1

Yellow Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,788 mi
Last recorded26,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Yamaha TR124,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 VTA
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,788 miles

Offside Front right front fork seal misting

Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,661 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 26,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,545 miles

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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B160 VTA is a 1984 Yamaha TR1 in Yellow with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 24,300 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 B160 VTA, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B160 VTA registered?

B160 VTA is a 1984 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B160 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B160 VTA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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