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B972 ODU

1984 Yamaha TR1

Grey Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,971 mi
Last recorded38,971 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Yamaha TR124,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB972 ODU
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 38,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,360 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 37,931 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,660 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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B972 ODU is a 1984 Yamaha TR1 in Grey with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B972 ODU, 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 B972 ODU registered?

B972 ODU is a 1984 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 28 September 1984.

Is B972 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B972 ODU 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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