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B697 POY

1985 Yamaha TR1

Silver Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,741 mi
Last recorded9,741 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Yamaha TR126,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB697 POY
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 9,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 7,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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B697 POY is a 1985 Yamaha TR1 in Silver with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,357 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 B697 POY, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B697 POY registered?

B697 POY is a 1985 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 21 June 1985.

Is B697 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B697 POY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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