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R1 VOM

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,469 mi
Last recorded27,469 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VOM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,469 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 27,453 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2019 26,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 26,632 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 26,495 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 May 2013 26,495 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 26,333 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 21,356 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,923 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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R1 VOM is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 22,075 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 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 R1 VOM, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 VOM registered?

R1 VOM is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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