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N606 APY

1996 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,772 mi
Last recorded30,772 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN606 APY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 30,772 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Knotch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clutch sight glass broken

Fail 29 Apr 2019 30,759 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Knotch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clutch sight glass broken

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2016 29,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,564 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 28,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,155 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,144 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,665 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 25,665 miles

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)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 25,519 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,499 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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N606 APY is a 1996 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N606 APY, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N606 APY registered?

N606 APY is a 1996 Yamaha R1, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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