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S101 AMW

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,131 mi
Last recorded23,131 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 AMW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 23,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 23,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 22,282 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 20,762 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 20,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,202 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,194 miles

slight lift in rear suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,183 miles

instrument illumination dim

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,100 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 19,092 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,963 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,170 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,892 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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S101 AMW is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S101 AMW, 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 S101 AMW registered?

S101 AMW is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S101 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 AMW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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