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RIL 1241

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,928 mi
Last recorded8,928 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 1241
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 8,928 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,154 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Quite noisy when doing brake test. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Possibly the sprocket carrier bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 8,154 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Quite noisy when doing brake test. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Possibly the sprocket carrier bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 7,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 7,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 7,357 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,625 miles

rear suspension joint has very slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,340 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,677 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2005 3,492 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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RIL 1241 is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIL 1241, 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 RIL 1241 registered?

RIL 1241 is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is RIL 1241 safe to buy?

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