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R1 VOP

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,823 mi
Last recorded19,823 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VOP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 19,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,484 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 19,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 18,318 miles

Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 18,318 miles

Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 17,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,623 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 17,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,944 miles

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

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

drive chain rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,832 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,280 miles

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

engine noisey

Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

engine noisey

Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,395 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 12,470 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 VOP is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

R1 VOP is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is R1 VOP safe to buy?

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